STANDOFF
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of STANDOFF
To stand some distance apart from something or someone.
"He stood off from the fire, for fear of getting scorched."
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."
To move away from shore.
A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.
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
Is STANDOFF a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STANDOFF is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | s | t | a | n | d | o | f | f | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 15 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STANDOFF
100 words from the letters in STANDOFF
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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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