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
enhaloed	13	13
enhanced	16	16
enisled	10	10
enjambed	25	25
enjoined	20	20
enjoyed	20	20
enkindle	16	16
enkindled	18	18
enkindles	17	17
enkindling	21	21
enlaced	13	13
enlarged	13	13
enlightened	19	19
enlisted	11	11
enlivened	17	17
enmeshed	15	15
ennead	9	9
enneadic	14	14
enneads	10	10
ennobled	15	15
enokidake	19	19
enokidakes	20	20
enounced	15	15
enplaned	15	15
enquired	20	20