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
holystoned	17	17
holytide	14	14
holytides	15	15
homaged	15	15
homebodies	19	19
homebody	19	19
homebound	20	20
homebred	17	17
homebreds	18	18
homed	11	11
homeland	16	16
homelands	17	17
homemade	17	17
homeported	19	19
homered	13	13
homeschooled	24	24
homestead	15	15
homesteaded	18	18
homesteader	17	17
homesteaders	18	18
homesteading	21	21
homesteads	16	16
homeward	17	17
homewards	18	18
homicidal	19	19