Standbys
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:15 pts8 letters
Definition of Standbys
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."
- Sleep mode
- (travel) Waiting at the airport in the hope of getting a seat on a flight that is already booked out.
- Something that is standard, well-tested, or frequently used.
"That recipe is an old standby, and she keeps the ingredients around in case of unexpected guests."
Anagrams of Standbys
No exact anagrams found for "standbys". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
s1
t1
a1
n1
d2
b3
y4
s1
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Standbys
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Standbys"
Standbys is a 8-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Standbys" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "standbys" is a medium-scoring word.