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
dioecious	14	14
dioecism	15	15
dioecisms	16	16
dioecy	12	12
dioicous	13	13
diol	6	6
diolefin	14	14
diolefins	15	15
diols	7	7
diopside	13	13
diopsides	14	14
diopsidic	17	17
dioptase	12	12
dioptases	13	13
diopter	11	11
diopters	12	12
dioptral	13	13
dioptre	11	11
dioptres	12	12
dioptric	15	15
diorama	11	11
dioramas	12	12
dioramic	15	15
diorite	8	8
diorites	9	9