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
ducktails	19	19
duckwalk	25	25
duckwalked	28	28
duckwalking	31	31
duckwalks	26	26
duckweed	21	21
duckweeds	22	22
ducky	16	16
duct	9	9
ductal	12	12
ducted	12	12
ductile	13	13
ductilities	17	17
ductility	17	17
ducting	15	15
ductings	16	16
ductless	14	14
ducts	10	10
ductule	14	14
ductules	15	15
ductwork	20	20
ductworks	21	21
dud	6	6
duddie	10	10
duddy	11	11