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
dyadics	14	14
dyads	9	9
dyarchal	17	17
dyarchic	19	19
dyarchies	17	17
dyarchy	17	17
dybbuk	20	20
dybbukim	25	25
dybbuks	21	21
dye	6	6
dyeabilities	19	19
dyeability	19	19
dyeable	14	14
dyed	8	8
dyeing	12	12
dyeings	13	13
dyer	7	7
dyers	8	8
dyes	7	7
dyestuff	18	18
dyestuffs	19	19
dyeweed	14	14
dyeweeds	15	15
dyewood	14	14
dyewoods	15	15