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
goldest	11	11
goldeye	13	13
goldeyes	14	14
goldfield	18	18
goldfields	19	19
goldfinch	22	22
goldfinches	24	24
goldfish	17	17
goldfishes	19	19
golds	9	9
goldsmith	18	18
goldsmiths	19	19
goldstone	14	14
goldstones	15	15
goldtone	13	13
goldurn	13	13
goldurns	14	14
golfed	13	13
goliard	11	11
goliardic	16	16
goliards	12	12
gonad	9	9
gonadal	12	12
gonadectomies	23	23
gonadectomized	34	34