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
dulcifying	24	24
dulcimer	17	17
dulcimers	18	18
dulcimore	18	18
dulcimores	19	19
dulcinea	15	15
dulcineas	16	16
dulia	8	8
dulias	9	9
dull	8	8
dullard	12	12
dullards	13	13
dulled	11	11
duller	10	10
dullest	11	11
dulling	14	14
dullish	13	13
dullishly	18	18
dullness	13	13
dullnesses	15	15
dulls	9	9
dullsville	20	20
dullsvilles	21	21
dully	11	11
dulness	11	11