standby

NOUNADJECTIVE /stænd,baɪ/
7 LETTERS · STARTS WITH S

standby is a valid 7-letter word worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
S1T1A1N1D2B3Y4
1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 =13 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 26TRIPLE WORD → 39
MEANING

What does standby mean?

NOUN · 2 SENSES
1

An actor able to replace a regular performer when required.

SYNONYMS
RELATED
2

Something that can be relied on when needed.

BROADER
RELATED
ADJECTIVE · 1 SENSE
1

Ready for emergency use.

“a standby generator”

“a standby crew”

SIMILAR
AT THE BOARD

Anagrams of standby

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