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
gaddi	9	9
gadding	14	14
gaddis	10	10
gadflies	15	15
gadfly	15	15
gadget	11	11
gadgeteer	14	14
gadgeteers	15	15
gadgetries	15	15
gadgetry	15	15
gadgets	12	12
gadgety	14	14
gadi	7	7
gadid	9	9
gadids	10	10
gadis	8	8
gadoid	10	10
gadoids	11	11
gadolinite	15	15
gadolinites	16	16
gadolinium	19	19
gadroon	11	11
gadrooned	14	14
gadrooning	17	17
gadroons	12	12