Is STANDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, STANDS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does STANDS mean?
Stands is a form of STAND.
- verb
be standing; be upright
“We had to stand for the entire performance!”
- verb
be in some specified state or condition
“I stand corrected”
- verb
occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
“We stand on common ground”
- verb
hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
“I am standing my ground and won't give in!”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
6
Letters
S (1) + T (1) + A (1) + N (1) + D (2) + S (1) = 7 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for STANDS
STANDS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from STANDS
The 32 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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