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
fustigated	17	17
fusulinid	17	17
fusulinids	18	18
futzed	20	20
fuzed	19	19
fuzzed	29	29
gabardine	16	16
gabardines	17	17
gabbard	16	16
gabbards	17	17
gabbed	15	15
gabbled	17	17
gabbroid	17	17
gabelled	16	16
gaberdine	16	16
gaberdines	17	17
gabled	13	13
gached	14	14
gad	6	6
gadabout	15	15
gadabouts	16	16
gadarene	12	12
gadded	11	11
gadder	10	10
gadders	11	11