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
hardnesses	14	14
hardnose	12	12
hardnoses	13	13
hardpack	21	21
hardpacks	22	22
hardpan	14	14
hardpans	15	15
hards	8	8
hardscape	18	18
hardscrabble	25	25
hardset	10	10
hardship	16	16
hardships	17	17
hardstand	14	14
hardstanding	20	20
hardstandings	21	21
hardstands	15	15
hardtack	18	18
hardtacks	19	19
hardtop	13	13
hardtops	14	14
hardware	14	14
hardwares	15	15
hardwire	14	14
hardwired	16	16