Words with the letter D

The letter D might not be the flashiest tile on your Scrabble rack, but it’s one of the most versatile and valuable when played strategically. Worth 2 points, D offers a solid return without being too rare to use often. It appears in countless common words, particularly as a past tense suffix—think played, called, or jumped. This makes it a great tile for building off existing words on the board. If another player lays down jump, for instance, you can easily turn it into jumped and score extra points by adding just one letter.

Another smart way to use D in Scrabble is by forming two-letter words like do, id, or ad, which can help you squeeze into tight spaces and score on multiple words at once. You can also use D as a hook—adding it to the end of a word like care to make cared, or at the front of a word like art to make dart. Since D shows up in many prefixes and suffixes, it’s incredibly useful for extending words and maximizing your play. While it may not have the high value of a Q or Z, D is one of those dependable letters that quietly helps rack up points when used wisely.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
dermabrasion	20	20
dermabrasions	21	21
dermal	11	11
dermas	10	10
dermatitides	17	17
dermatitis	14	14
dermatitises	16	16
dermatoglyphic	31	31
dermatoglyphics	32	32
dermatologic	22	22
dermatological	25	25
dermatologies	20	20
dermatologist	20	20
dermatologists	21	21
dermatology	20	20
dermatomal	18	18
dermatome	16	16
dermatomes	17	17
dermatomyositis	24	24
dermatophyte	23	23
dermatophytes	24	24
dermatoses	14	14
dermatosis	14	14
dermestid	14	14
dermestids	15	15