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
gonadectomy	23	23
gonadial	13	13
gonadic	14	14
gonadotrophic	25	25
gonadotrophin	23	23
gonadotrophins	24	24
gonadotropic	22	22
gonadotropin	20	20
gonadotropins	21	21
gonads	10	10
gondola	12	12
gondolas	13	13
gondolier	14	14
gondoliers	15	15
gonged	12	12
gonidia	11	11
gonidial	13	13
gonidic	14	14
gonidium	16	16
good	7	7
goodby	14	14
goodbye	15	15
goodbyes	16	16
goodbys	15	15
goodie	9	9