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
fold	9	9
foldable	17	17
foldaway	18	18
foldaways	19	19
foldboat	16	16
foldboats	17	17
folded	12	12
folder	11	11
folderol	14	14
folderols	15	15
folders	12	12
folding	15	15
foldout	13	13
foldouts	14	14
folds	10	10
foldup	15	15
foldups	16	16
foliaged	15	15
foliated	13	13
folioed	12	12
followed	17	17
fomented	16	16
fond	9	9
fondant	13	13
fondants	14	14