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
dystrophies	19	19
dystrophin	19	19
dystrophins	20	20
dystrophy	19	19
dysuria	11	11
dysurias	12	12
dysuric	14	14
dyvour	14	14
dyvours	15	15
eagled	10	10
eaglewood	16	16
ealdorman	15	15
ealdormen	15	15
earbud	11	11
earbuds	12	12
eardrop	11	11
eardrops	12	12
eardrum	12	12
eardrums	13	13
eared	6	6
earldom	12	12
earldoms	13	13
earlywood	16	16
earlywoods	17	17
earmarked	17	17