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
fonded	12	12
fonder	11	11
fondest	12	12
fonding	15	15
fondle	12	12
fondled	14	14
fondler	13	13
fondlers	14	14
fondles	13	13
fondling	17	17
fondlings	18	18
fondly	14	14
fondness	14	14
fondnesses	16	16
fonds	10	10
fondu	11	11
fondue	12	12
fondued	14	14
fondueing	18	18
fondues	13	13
fonduing	17	17
fondus	12	12
food	8	8
fooderies	13	13
foodery	13	13