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
gastrulated	16	16
gatched	15	15
gated	8	8
gatefold	15	15
gatefolds	16	16
gathered	13	13
gauched	16	16
gaud	8	8
gauderies	13	13
gaudery	13	13
gaudier	11	11
gaudies	11	11
gaudiest	12	12
gaudily	14	14
gaudiness	14	14
gaudinesses	16	16
gauds	9	9
gaudy	11	11
gauffered	19	19
gauged	12	12
gaumed	13	13
gauntleted	16	16
gaveled	15	15
gavelkind	22	22
gavelkinds	23	23