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STANDBY

7 letters · 2 syllables

S 1/1
T 1/1
A 1/1
N 1/2
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Definition of STANDBY

STANDBY is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About STANDBY

What does STANDBY mean?
STANDBY is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
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.