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
dyspneal	16	16
dyspneas	15	15
dyspneic	18	18
dyspnoea	15	15
dyspnoeas	16	16
dyspnoic	18	18
dysprosium	20	20
dysrhythmia	23	23
dysrhythmias	24	24
dysrhythmic	26	26
dystaxia	18	18
dystaxias	19	19
dysthymia	19	19
dysthymias	20	20
dysthymic	22	22
dystocia	14	14
dystocias	15	15
dystonia	12	12
dystonias	13	13
dystonic	15	15
dystopia	14	14
dystopian	16	16
dystopias	15	15
dystopic	17	17
dystrophic	21	21