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
drib	8	8
dribbed	15	15
dribbing	18	18
dribble	15	15
dribbled	17	17
dribbler	16	16
dribblers	17	17
dribbles	16	16
dribblet	16	16
dribblets	17	17
dribbling	20	20
dribbly	17	17
driblet	12	12
driblets	13	13
dribs	9	9
dried	7	7
driegh	11	11
drier	6	6
driers	7	7
dries	6	6
driest	7	7
drift	9	9
driftage	14	14
driftages	15	15
drifted	12	12