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
dioritic	12	12
dioxan	15	15
dioxane	16	16
dioxanes	17	17
dioxans	16	16
dioxid	15	15
dioxide	16	16
dioxides	17	17
dioxids	16	16
dioxin	15	15
dioxins	16	16
dip	7	7
dipeptidase	19	19
dipeptidases	20	20
dipeptide	17	17
dipeptides	18	18
diphase	13	13
diphasic	17	17
diphenhydramine	31	31
diphenyl	18	18
diphenylamine	27	27
diphenylamines	28	28
diphenyls	19	19
diphosgene	19	19
diphosgenes	20	20