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
fandangos	17	17
fandom	14	14
fandoms	15	15
fanegada	15	15
fanegadas	16	16
fanfaronade	20	20
fanfaronades	21	21
fanfold	16	16
fanfolded	19	19
fanfolding	22	22
fanfolds	17	17
fanged	13	13
fangirled	17	17
fanned	12	12
fantasied	14	14
fantasised	15	15
fantasized	24	24
fantasyland	20	20
fantasylands	21	21
fantod	11	11
fantods	12	12
farad	9	9
faradaic	15	15
faraday	13	13
faradays	14	14