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
duikers	13	13
duit	6	6
duits	7	7
duke	10	10
duked	12	12
dukedom	17	17
dukedoms	18	18
dukes	11	11
duking	15	15
dukka	15	15
dukkah	18	18
dukkahs	19	19
dukkas	16	16
dulce	11	11
dulces	12	12
dulcet	12	12
dulcetly	17	17
dulcets	13	13
dulcian	14	14
dulciana	15	15
dulcianas	16	16
dulcians	15	15
dulcified	19	19
dulcifies	18	18
dulcify	18	18