STANDBY
7 letters · 2 syllables
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
Is STANDBY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STANDBY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | s | t | a | n | d | b | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STANDBY
90 words from the letters in STANDBY
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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.