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
escaloped	17	17
escapade	15	15
escapades	16	16
escaped	14	14
escarped	15	15
escheated	15	15
eschewed	17	17
escorted	12	12
escoted	11	11
escrowed	15	15
escudo	11	11
escudos	12	12
esophagitides	21	21
espadrille	16	16
espadrilles	17	17
espaliered	15	15
espied	10	10
esplanade	15	15
esplanades	16	16
espoused	13	13
esquired	19	19
essayed	10	10
essentialized	25	25
established	18	18
estated	8	8