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
elderly	12	12
elders	8	8
eldership	16	16
elderships	17	17
eldest	8	8
eldests	9	9
eldorado	11	11
eldorados	12	12
eldress	9	9
eldresses	11	11
eldrich	14	14
eldritch	15	15
elds	6	6
elected	12	12
electioneered	19	19
electrified	19	19
electrocuted	21	21
electrode	14	14
electrodeposit	22	22
electrodeposits	23	23
electrodermal	22	22
electrodes	15	15
electrodialyses	23	23
electrodialysis	23	23
electrodialytic	26	26