6-letter words with S as the 1st letter and D as the 4th letter

With S locked at the start and D in slot four, this six-letter pattern contains 112 tournament-dictionary entries. STUDIO, SHADOW, SUDDEN, and SPIDER are familiar anchors, while SPADIX and SHADUF show how far the pattern reaches beyond everyday vocabulary. Just 16 entries qualify as common, so expect obscure possibilities alongside recognizable words.

6-letter words with S first and D fourth at a glance

• The pattern has 112 tournament-dictionary entries.
• Collins lists 111 matches, compared with 77 in NWL2023 and 74 in ENABLE.
• Definitions are available for 82 entries.
• The average tile score is 8.9.
• SPADIX leads the scoring list at 16 points.

Which matches are familiar, and how do endings split?

STUDIO, SHADOW, SUDDEN, SPIDER, SHADES, and SLIDES are recognizable anchors among these 112 matches. SADDLE, SELDOM, SENDER, and SLIDER add more familiar options; SEEDED and SHADED show that inflected forms also fit. The pattern leaves the other four letters open, so check those against your rack or clue before choosing.

The final letter is not fixed: R leads with 19 words, followed by S with 17 and D with 15. Y ends 13 matches, while E closes 11. That spread makes the last position a useful second filter when several candidates fit the known letters.

A limitation matters for game play: Collins has 111 matches, but the smaller NWL2023 and ENABLE counts mean dictionary coverage differs. Check your game's word list before relying on an unfamiliar entry.

Where the strongest tile scores come from

SPADIX scores 16 points, ahead of SKIDDY at 15; SHODDY and SWADDY each score 14. SHADOW, SMUDGY, SMIDDY, SPUDDY, SHADUF, and SPODDY each reach 13. The top scores lean on high-value letters, so an obscure word can outscore an everyday choice.

SPADIX is the score leader, but STUDIO and SHADOW are easier to recognize at a glance. The full set averages 8.9 points, making the 16-point lead stand out. On a board, premium squares can change a play's total, so treat these as tile scores rather than a promise of the final score.

For 6-letter words with S first and D fourth, keep SPADIX in mind for points and STUDIO or SHADOW for quick recognition.