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
goads	8	8
goaled	10	10
goaltender	15	15
goaltenders	16	16
goaltending	19	19
goaltendings	20	20
goalward	15	15
goateed	10	10
goatherd	13	13
goatherds	14	14
gobbed	15	15
gobbled	17	17
gobbledegook	28	28
gobbledegooks	29	29
gobbledygook	30	30
gobbledygooks	31	31
gobioid	13	13
gobioids	14	14
gobsmacked	26	26
god	6	6
godawful	19	19
godchild	18	18
godchildren	22	22
goddaughter	20	20
goddaughters	21	21