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
dramshops	18	18
drank	11	11
drapability	21	21
drapable	16	16
drape	9	9
drapeability	22	22
drapeable	17	17
draped	11	11
draper	10	10
draperies	13	13
drapers	11	11
drapery	13	13
drapes	10	10
drapey	12	12
draping	14	14
drastic	11	11
drastically	19	19
drat	5	5
drats	6	6
dratted	9	9
dratting	12	12
draught	13	13
draughted	16	16
draughtier	16	16
draughtiest	17	17