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
dummies	15	15
dummkopf	26	26
dummkopfs	27	27
dummy	15	15
dummying	21	21
dumortierite	17	17
dumortierites	18	18
dump	12	12
dumpcart	19	19
dumpcarts	20	20
dumped	15	15
dumper	14	14
dumpers	15	15
dumpier	15	15
dumpiest	16	16
dumpily	18	18
dumpiness	18	18
dumpinesses	20	20
dumping	18	18
dumpings	19	19
dumpish	17	17
dumpling	20	20
dumplings	21	21
dumps	13	13
dumpsite	16	16