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
grandma	14	14
grandmas	15	15
grandmother	20	20
grandmotherly	25	25
grandmothers	21	21
grandnephew	24	24
grandnephews	25	25
grandness	14	14
grandnesses	16	16
grandniece	18	18
grandnieces	19	19
grandpa	14	14
grandparent	19	19
grandparental	22	22
grandparenthood	26	26
grandparents	20	20
grandpas	15	15
grands	10	10
grandsir	12	12
grandsire	13	13
grandsires	14	14
grandsirs	13	13
grandson	13	13
grandsons	14	14
grandstand	16	16