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
dryopithecines	26	26
drypoint	15	15
drypoints	16	16
drys	7	7
drysalter	13	13
drysalteries	16	16
drysalters	14	14
drysaltery	16	16
drystone	12	12
drysuit	11	11
drysuits	12	12
drywall	15	15
drywalled	18	18
drywalling	21	21
drywalls	16	16
drywell	15	15
drywells	16	16
duad	7	7
duads	8	8
dual	7	7
dualise	10	10
dualised	12	12
dualises	11	11
dualising	15	15
dualism	13	13