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Is SUBDUE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SUBDUE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SUBDUE mean?

  1. verb

    put down by force or intimidation

    “The government quashes any attempt of an uprising”

  2. verb

    bring under control by force or authority

    “suppress a nascent uprising”

  3. verb

    hold within limits and control

    “subdue one's appetites”

  4. verb

    get on top of; deal with successfully

    “He overcame his shyness”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

6

Letters

S (1) + U (1) + B (3) + D (2) + U (1) + E (1) = 9 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for SUBDUE

Single letters that turn SUBDUE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks3

Words you can make from SUBDUE

The 25 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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