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
groundfishes	22	22
groundhog	18	18
groundhogs	19	19
grounding	17	17
groundings	18	18
groundless	16	16
groundlessly	21	21
groundlessness	21	21
groundling	19	19
groundlings	20	20
groundmass	18	18
groundmasses	20	20
groundnut	16	16
groundnuts	17	17
groundout	15	15
groundouts	16	16
grounds	12	12
groundsel	15	15
groundsels	16	16
groundsheet	18	18
groundsheets	19	19
groundskeeper	25	25
groundskeepers	26	26
groundsman	19	19
groundsmen	19	19