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
dhurra	10	10
dhurras	11	11
dhurrie	11	11
dhurries	12	12
dhuti	9	9
dhutis	10	10
dhyana	12	12
dhyanas	13	13
diabase	11	11
diabases	12	12
diabasic	15	15
diabetes	12	12
diabetic	15	15
diabetics	16	16
diabetogenic	22	22
diabetologist	20	20
diabetologists	21	21
diablerie	14	14
diableries	15	15
diablery	15	15
diabolic	16	16
diabolical	19	19
diabolically	24	24
diabolicalness	24	24
diabolism	17	17