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
guerdoning	18	18
guerdons	13	13
gueridon	13	13
gueridons	14	14
guessed	11	11
guested	11	11
guffawed	21	21
guggled	16	16
guid	8	8
guidable	16	16
guidance	16	16
guidances	17	17
guide	9	9
guidebook	20	20
guidebooks	21	21
guided	11	11
guideline	15	15
guidelines	16	16
guidepost	16	16
guideposts	17	17
guider	10	10
guiders	11	11
guides	10	10
guideway	17	17
guideways	18	18