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
dipped	14	14
dipper	13	13
dipperful	21	21
dipperfuls	22	22
dippers	14	14
dippier	14	14
dippiest	15	15
dippiness	17	17
dippinesses	19	19
dipping	17	17
dippy	14	14
diprotic	15	15
dips	8	8
dipsades	13	13
dipsas	10	10
dipso	9	9
dipsomania	18	18
dipsomaniac	22	22
dipsomaniacal	25	25
dipsomaniacs	23	23
dipsomanias	19	19
dipsos	10	10
dipstick	19	19
dipsticks	20	20
dipt	8	8