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
inarched	15	15
inarmed	12	12
inaudibilities	21	21
inaudibility	21	21
inaudible	16	16
inaudibly	18	18
inaugurated	17	17
inboard	12	12
inboards	13	13
inbound	14	14
inbounded	17	17
inbounding	20	20
inbounds	15	15
inbreathed	17	17
inbred	11	11
inbreds	12	12
inbreed	12	12
inbreeding	18	18
inbreeds	13	13
incaged	14	14
incandesce	19	19
incandesced	21	21
incandescence	26	26
incandescences	27	27
incandescent	22	22