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STANDBY

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

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Definition of STANDBY

verb

To wait in expectation of some event; to make ready.

"Please stand by for more instructions."

verb

To remain loyal or faithful to.

"Even though money is scarce sometimes, Ann stands by her decision to be a full-time mother."

verb

To support; to continue to support despite things being bad.

"They stood by us all along and it's awesome to see them out here to support us today."

noun

A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation).

"The troops were on standby in case of an attack."

noun

Sleep mode

noun

(travel) Waiting at the airport in the hope of getting a seat on a flight that is already booked out.

Synonyms of STANDBY

Words with similar meaning

lallygag waste time go to the wall for someone keep faith uphold hang on stay at the ready

Examples of STANDBY in a Sentence

  • "Please stand by for more instructions."
  • "Even though money is scarce sometimes, Ann stands by her decision to be a full-time mother."
  • "They stood by us all along and it's awesome to see them out here to support us today."
  • "The troops were on standby in case of an attack."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
14
points

Is STANDBY a Scrabble Word?

Yes, STANDBY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of STANDBY earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.

Letter Values for STANDBY

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter standby Total
Scrabble 1111234 13
WWF 1112243 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in STANDBY

90 words from the letters in STANDBY

6-letter words

dynast 10/10 USUKWWF

5-letter words

bandy 11/12 USUKWWF banty 10/11 USUKWWF sandy 9/9 USUKWWF daynt 9/9 UK bands 8/10 USUKWWF antsy 8/8 USUKWWF nasty 8/8 USUKWWF tansy 8/8 USUKWWF bants 7/9 UK stand 6/7 USUKWWF

4-letter words

abys 9/9 USUKWWF bays 9/9 USUKWWF days 8/7 USUKWWF tynd 8/8 UK band 7/9 USUKWWF bads 7/8 USUKWWF dabs 7/8 USUKWWF nays 7/7 USUKWWF nyas 7/7 UK stay 7/6 USUKWWF bans 6/8 USUKWWF nabs 6/8 USUKWWF snab 6/8 UK bant 6/8 UK bast 6/7 USUKWWF bats 6/7 USUKWWF stab 6/7 USUKWWF tabs 6/7 USUKWWF ands 5/6 USUKWWF dans 5/6 UK sand 5/6 USUKWWF dast 5/5 UK tads 5/5 USUKWWF ants 4/5 USUKWWF nats 4/5 UK sant 4/5 UK tans 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

aby 8/8 USUKWWF bay 8/8 USUKWWF bys 8/8 USUKWWF day 7/6 USUKWWF bad 6/7 USUKWWF dab 6/7 USUKWWF any 6/6 USUKWWF nay 6/6 USUKWWF ays 6/5 USUKWWF say 6/5 USUKWWF sny 6/6 UK syn 6/6 USWWF tay 6/5 UK sty 6/5 USUKWWF ban 5/7 USUKWWF nab 5/7 USUKWWF abs 5/6 USWWF bas 5/6 USUKWWF sab 5/6 USUKWWF bat 5/6 USUKWWF tab 5/6 USUKWWF and 4/5 USUKWWF dan 4/5 UK ads 4/4 USUKWWF das 4/4 UK sad 4/4 USUKWWF tad 4/4 USUKWWF nas 3/4 UK san 3/4 UK ant 3/4 USUKWWF tan 3/4 USUKWWF sat 3/3 USUKWWF tas 3/3 USUKWWF

2-letter words

by 7/7 USUKWWF db 5/6 UK ay 5/4 USUKWWF ya 5/4 USUKWWF ny 5/5 UK ys 5/4 UK ab 4/5 USWWF ba 4/5 USUKWWF bs 4/5 UK ad 3/3 USUKWWF da 3/3 UK ds 3/3 UK an 2/3 USUKWWF na 2/3 USUKWWF as 2/2 USUKWWF ns 2/3 UK at 2/2 USUKWWF ta 2/2 USUKWWF ts 2/2 UK

How to Use STANDBY in Word Games

STANDBY is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since STANDBY uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble STANDBY to find 90 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About STANDBY

What does STANDBY mean?
STANDBY is a verb. To wait in expectation of some event; to make ready.
Is STANDBY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, STANDBY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is STANDBY worth in Scrabble?
STANDBY is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from STANDBY?
You can make 90 words from the letters in STANDBY. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of STANDBY?
Synonyms of STANDBY include: lallygag, waste time, go to the wall for someone, keep faith, uphold, hang on. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.