Words Containing the Letter D
The letter D is worth 2 Scrabble points and benefits enormously from the English past tense system — adding -ED to virtually any regular verb creates a valid D-ending word, making D one of the most frequently occurring final consonants in the language. DAZZLE, PADDLE, and DREDGE show D's range from flashy openers to satisfying middle plays.
2-Letter Words Containing D(6)
3-Letter Words Containing D(112)
4-Letter Words Containing D(578)
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5-Letter Words Containing D(1568)
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6-Letter Words Containing D(3726)
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7-Letter Words Containing D(5976)
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8-Letter Words Containing D(8016)
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9-Letter Words Containing D(7585)
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10-Letter Words Containing D(6191)
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11-Letter Words Containing D(4571)
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12-Letter Words Containing D(3219)
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13-Letter Words Containing D(2049)
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About Words Containing D
Four D tiles appear in each Scrabble set, reflecting the letter's moderate-to-high frequency in English. The -ED suffix is by far the most productive D-containing pattern, transforming WALK → WALKED, PLAY → PLAYED, DAZZLE → DAZZLED, and PADDLE → PADDLED with complete regularity. Double-D words like DREDGE, ADDED, ODDLY, and MUDDLE add a second layer of D-recognition to train. In word game strategy, holding a D often means holding the key to converting any verb on the board into an extended -ED play.
- •The -ED suffix turns virtually any regular verb into a D-ending word — scan the board for verbs you can extend with an ED hook to score easy points.
- •DAZZLE and DREDGE both feature double-consonant patterns alongside D — studying double-letter + D words builds a strong pattern library.
- •With 4 D tiles per Scrabble set, you will often hold one mid-game — look for 2-letter words like AD, ED, OD, and ID to play it efficiently.