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
handicap	18	18
handicapped	25	25
handicapper	24	24
handicappers	25	25
handicapping	28	28
handicaps	19	19
handicraft	20	20
handicrafter	22	22
handicrafters	23	23
handicrafts	21	21
handicraftsman	28	28
handicraftsmen	28	28
handier	11	11
handiest	12	12
handily	14	14
handiness	14	14
handinesses	16	16
handing	14	14
handiwork	20	20
handiworks	21	21
handkerchief	28	28
handkerchiefs	29	29
handkerchieves	31	31
handle	11	11
handleable	19	19