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STANDOFF

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

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Definition of STANDOFF

verb

To stand some distance apart from something or someone.

"He stood off from the fire, for fear of getting scorched."

verb

To prevent any would-be attacker from coming close by adopting an offensive posture.

"We took hold of anything that might serve as a weapon to stand off the menacing group of young men."

verb

To move away from shore.

noun

A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.

noun

A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists (see stand off and verb below).

"A tense standoff between demonstrators and police continued overnight."

Examples of STANDOFF in a Sentence

  • "He stood off from the fire, for fear of getting scorched."
  • "We took hold of anything that might serve as a weapon to stand off the menacing group of young men."
  • "A tense standoff between demonstrators and police continued overnight."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
16
points

Is STANDOFF a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: STANDOFF uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for STANDOFF

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

Letter standoff Total
Scrabble 11112144 15
WWF 11122144 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in STANDOFF

100 words from the letters in STANDOFF

How to Use STANDOFF in Word Games

STANDOFF is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About STANDOFF

What does STANDOFF mean?
STANDOFF is a verb. To stand some distance apart from something or someone.
Is STANDOFF a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, STANDOFF is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is STANDOFF worth in Scrabble?
STANDOFF is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from STANDOFF?
You can make 100 words from the letters in STANDOFF. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.