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
aldehydes	16	16
aldehydic	19	19
alder	7	7
alderflies	16	16
alderfly	16	16
alderman	14	14
aldermanic	19	19
aldermen	14	14
alders	8	8
alderwoman	19	19
alderwomen	19	19
aldicarb	16	16
aldicarbs	17	17
aldol	8	8
aldolase	11	11
aldolases	12	12
aldolization	25	25
aldolizations	26	26
aldols	9	9
aldose	8	8
aldoses	9	9
aldosterone	14	14
aldosterones	15	15
aldosteronism	19	19
aldosteronisms	20	20