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
diphosphate	22	22
diphosphates	23	23
diphtheria	18	18
diphtherial	20	20
diphtherias	19	19
diphtheritic	23	23
diphtheroid	20	20
diphtheroids	21	21
diphthong	20	20
diphthongal	23	23
diphthongize	32	32
diphthongized	34	34
diphthongizes	33	33
diphthongizing	37	37
diphthongs	21	21
diphyletic	22	22
diphyodont	20	20
diplegia	15	15
diplegias	16	16
diplegic	18	18
diplex	18	18
diplexer	20	20
diplexers	21	21
diploblastic	24	24
diplococci	24	24