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
duetting	13	13
duettist	10	10
duettists	11	11
duff	12	12
duffed	15	15
duffel	15	15
duffels	16	16
duffer	14	14
duffers	15	15
duffest	15	15
duffing	18	18
duffle	15	15
duffles	16	16
duffs	13	13
dufus	11	11
dufuses	13	13
dug	7	7
dugong	13	13
dugongs	14	14
dugout	11	11
dugouts	12	12
dugs	8	8
duh	7	7
dui	5	5
duiker	12	12