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
drench	13	13
drenched	16	16
drencher	15	15
drenchers	16	16
drenches	15	15
drenching	19	19
dress	6	6
dressage	11	11
dressages	12	12
dressed	9	9
dresser	8	8
dressers	9	9
dresses	8	8
dressier	9	9
dressiest	10	10
dressily	12	12
dressiness	12	12
dressing	12	12
dressings	13	13
dressmaker	18	18
dressmakers	19	19
dressmaking	22	22
dressy	9	9
drest	6	6
drew	8	8