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
handsets	12	12
handsewn	16	16
handsful	17	17
handshake	19	19
handshakes	20	20
handsier	12	12
handsiest	13	13
handsome	15	15
handsomely	20	20
handsomeness	20	20
handsomer	16	16
handsomest	17	17
handspike	20	20
handspikes	21	21
handspring	20	20
handsprings	21	21
handstand	15	15
handstands	16	16
handsy	12	12
handwheel	19	19
handwheels	20	20
handwork	19	19
handworker	21	21
handworkers	22	22
handworks	20	20