Is STUDY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, STUDY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does STUDY mean?
- noun
a detailed critical inspection
- verb
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
“analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare”
- noun
applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)
“mastering a second language requires a lot of work”
- verb
be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
5
Letters
S (1) + T (1) + U (1) + D (2) + Y (4) = 9 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 STUDY
STUDY 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.
Anagrams of STUDY
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from STUDY
The 8 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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