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
gurgled	14	14
gurnard	12	12
gurnards	13	13
gushed	12	12
gusseted	12	12
gussied	11	11
gusted	10	10
guttated	12	12
gutted	10	10
guttered	12	12
guttled	12	12
guyed	11	11
guzzled	30	30
gweduc	16	16
gweduck	21	21
gweducks	22	22
gweducs	17	17
gybed	13	13
gynandries	17	17
gynandromorph	28	28
gynandromorphic	33	33
gynandromorphs	29	29
gynandromorphy	31	31
gynandrous	18	18
gynandry	17	17