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
- Scrabble
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 9
- Letters
- 5
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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