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
dragnets	12	12
dragoman	15	15
dragomans	16	16
dragomen	15	15
dragon	10	10
dragonet	12	12
dragonets	13	13
dragonflies	19	19
dragonfly	19	19
dragonhead	17	17
dragonheads	18	18
dragonish	15	15
dragons	11	11
dragoon	11	11
dragooned	14	14
dragooning	17	17
dragoons	12	12
dragrope	14	14
dragropes	15	15
drags	8	8
dragster	11	11
dragsters	12	12
drail	7	7
drails	8	8
drain	7	7