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
draftsman	17	17
draftsmanly	22	22
draftsmanship	26	26
draftsmen	17	17
draftsperson	20	20
draftspersons	21	21
drafty	12	12
drag	7	7
dragee	9	9
dragees	10	10
dragged	13	13
dragger	12	12
draggers	13	13
draggier	13	13
draggiest	14	14
dragging	16	16
draggingly	21	21
draggle	13	13
draggled	15	15
draggles	14	14
draggling	18	18
draggy	13	13
dragline	13	13
draglines	14	14
dragnet	11	11