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
dramatist	13	13
dramatists	14	14
dramatizable	29	29
dramatization	27	27
dramatizations	28	28
dramatize	22	22
dramatized	24	24
dramatizes	23	23
dramatizing	27	27
dramaturg	16	16
dramaturge	17	17
dramaturges	18	18
dramaturgic	21	21
dramaturgical	24	24
dramaturgically	29	29
dramaturgies	19	19
dramaturgy	19	19
dramedies	14	14
dramedy	14	14
drammed	15	15
dramming	18	18
drammock	22	22
drammocks	23	23
drams	9	9
dramshop	17	17