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
hinderer	12	12
hinderers	13	13
hindering	16	16
hinders	11	11
hindgut	14	14
hindguts	15	15
hindmilk	20	20
hindmilks	21	21
hindmost	15	15
hindquarter	25	25
hindquarters	26	26
hindrance	17	17
hindrances	18	18
hinds	9	9
hindsight	17	17
hindsights	18	18
hindwing	18	18
hindwings	19	19
hinged	12	12
hinnied	12	12
hinted	10	10
hinterland	16	16
hinterlands	17	17
hipped	15	15
hippiedom	21	21