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
gads	7	7
gadwall	15	15
gadwalls	16	16
gadzookery	28	28
gadzooks	24	24
gaed	7	7
gaffed	15	15
gaged	10	10
gagged	13	13
gaggled	15	15
gaillardia	15	15
gaillardias	16	16
gained	10	10
gainsaid	12	12
gaited	9	9
gaitered	11	11
galactosidase	20	20
galactosidases	21	21
galactoside	18	18
galactosides	19	19
galavanted	19	19
galeated	12	12
galed	9	9
galivanted	19	19
gallanted	15	15