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
hardwires	15	15
hardwiring	19	19
hardwood	15	15
hardwoods	16	16
hardworking	24	24
hardy	10	10
harebrained	18	18
hared	8	8
harewood	14	14
harewoods	15	15
harked	13	13
harkened	16	16
harlequinade	27	27
harlequinades	28	28
harmed	12	12
harmonised	17	17
harmonized	26	26
harnessed	13	13
harped	12	12
harpooned	16	16
harpsichord	22	22
harpsichordist	25	25
harpsichordists	26	26
harpsichords	23	23
harridan	12	12