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
gridlocked	22	22
gridlocking	25	25
gridlocks	20	20
grids	8	8
grieved	14	14
grifted	13	13
grillade	13	13
grillades	14	14
grilled	12	12
grimaced	17	17
grimed	12	12
grind	9	9
grinded	12	12
grinder	11	11
grinderies	14	14
grinders	12	12
grindery	14	14
grinding	15	15
grindingly	20	20
grinds	10	10
grindstone	15	15
grindstones	16	16
grinned	12	12
griped	12	12
gripped	16	16