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
hoodmold	16	16
hoodmolds	17	17
hoodoo	9	9
hoodooed	12	12
hoodooing	15	15
hoodooism	15	15
hoodooisms	16	16
hoodoos	10	10
hoods	8	8
hoodwink	19	19
hoodwinked	22	22
hoodwinker	21	21
hoodwinkers	22	22
hoodwinking	25	25
hoodwinks	20	20
hoody	10	10
hoofed	12	12
hooked	13	13
hooped	12	12
hoorahed	13	13
hoorayed	13	13
hooted	9	9
hooved	13	13
hoovered	15	15
hoped	11	11