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
gourdes	11	11
gourdful	17	17
gourdfuls	18	18
gourds	10	10
gourmand	16	16
gourmandise	19	19
gourmandises	20	20
gourmandism	22	22
gourmandize	28	28
gourmandized	30	30
gourmandizes	29	29
gourmandizing	33	33
gourmands	17	17
goutweed	15	15
goutweeds	16	16
governed	16	16
gowaned	14	14
gowd	10	10
gowds	11	11
gowned	13	13
grabbed	16	16
grabbled	18	18
graced	12	12
grad	7	7
gradable	15	15