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
energized	22	22
enervated	15	15
enfaced	15	15
enfeebled	18	18
enfeoffed	20	20
enfettered	15	15
enfevered	18	18
enfilade	14	14
enfiladed	16	16
enfilades	15	15
enfilading	19	19
enflamed	17	17
enfold	12	12
enfolded	15	15
enfolder	14	14
enfolders	15	15
enfolding	18	18
enfolds	13	13
enforced	16	16
enframed	16	16
enfranchised	23	23
engaged	13	13
engender	13	13
engendered	16	16
engendering	19	19