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
dusky	13	13
dust	6	6
dustball	15	15
dustballs	16	16
dustbin	13	13
dustbins	14	14
dustcart	13	13
dustcarts	14	14
dustcover	18	18
dustcovers	19	19
dusted	9	9
duster	8	8
dusters	9	9
dustheap	15	15
dustheaps	16	16
dustier	9	9
dustiest	10	10
dustily	12	12
dustiness	12	12
dustinesses	14	14
dusting	12	12
dustings	13	13
dustless	11	11
dustlike	15	15
dustman	13	13