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
gramicidins	21	21
granadilla	16	16
granadillas	17	17
grand	9	9
grandad	12	12
grandaddies	17	17
grandaddy	17	17
grandads	13	13
grandam	14	14
grandame	15	15
grandames	16	16
grandams	15	15
grandaunt	15	15
grandaunts	16	16
grandbabies	21	21
grandbaby	21	21
grandchild	21	21
grandchildren	25	25
granddad	14	14
granddaddies	19	19
granddaddy	19	19
granddads	15	15
granddam	16	16
granddams	17	17
granddaughter	23	23