How many points is STUD worth in Scrabble?

STUD is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept STUD?

STUD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to STUD?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes STUDY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

STUD

5 pts

STUD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. STUD means "to set thickly with small projections".

Meaning & examples

/stʌd/

Pronunciation: /stʌd/

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noun

A male animal, especially a stud horse (stallion), kept for breeding.
A female animal, especially a studmare (broodmare), kept for breeding.
(also by extension) A group of such animals.

Synonyms: he-man, hunk, sire

noun

A small object that protrudes from something; an ornamental knob.
Example: a collar with studs
(jewelry) A small round earring.
Example: She's wearing studs in her ears.
A vertical post, especially one of the small uprights in the framing for lath and plaster partitions, and furring, and upon which the laths are nailed.

verb

To set with studs; to furnish with studs.
To be scattered over the surface of (something) at intervals.
To set (something) over a surface at intervals.

noun

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.
Example: He is a student of life.
A person who is formally enrolled at a school, a college or university, or another educational institution.

Synonyms: candlewaster, devotee, disciple, scholar

Antonyms: teacher

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to set thickly with small projections

In a sentence: "They stud."

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STUDY9 pts

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Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in STUD, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

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STUD Scrabble FAQ

Is STUD a Scrabble word?: STUD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
What does STUD mean?: to set thickly with small projections
How do you use STUD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They stud."
How many points is STUD worth in Scrabble?: STUD is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept STUD?: STUD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to STUD?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes STUDY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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