Definition of standby

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• standby is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
• standby is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
• standby is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of standby

• an actor able to replace a regular performer when required (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. understudy
• ready for emergency use (adjective)

  Examples

  1. a standby generator
  2. a standby crew
• something that can be relied on when needed (noun)

See definition of standby in Merriam Webster