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
encircled	18	18
enclasped	18	18
enclaved	18	18
enclosed	14	14
encode	11	11
encoded	13	13
encoder	12	12
encoders	13	13
encodes	12	12
encoding	16	16
encompassed	22	22
encored	12	12
encountered	18	18
encouraged	18	18
encrimsoned	20	20
encroached	20	20
encrusted	15	15
encrypted	19	19
enculturated	20	20
encumbered	22	22
encyclopaedia	27	27
encyclopaedias	28	28
encyclopaedic	30	30
encyclopedia	26	26
encyclopedias	27	27