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
gulfweeds	20	20
gulled	12	12
gullied	13	13
gulped	14	14
gumdrop	17	17
gumdrops	18	18
gummed	16	16
gumshoed	17	17
gumweed	17	17
gumweeds	18	18
gumwood	17	17
gumwoods	18	18
gundog	13	13
gundogs	14	14
gunged	13	13
gunked	15	15
gunkholed	21	21
gunned	12	12
gunpowder	20	20
gunpowders	21	21
gurdies	11	11
gurdwara	15	15
gurdwaras	16	16
gurdy	11	11
gurged	12	12