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
ejected	20	20
ejido	15	15
ejidos	16	16
eked	9	9
elaborated	15	15
eland	8	8
elands	9	9
elapid	11	11
elapids	12	12
elapsed	12	12
elasticized	25	25
elated	8	8
elatedly	13	13
elatedness	13	13
elaterid	10	10
elaterids	11	11
elbowed	15	15
eld	5	5
elder	7	7
elderberries	17	17
elderberry	17	17
eldercare	14	14
eldercares	15	15
elderlies	12	12
elderliness	15	15