How many points is STANDOFF worth in Scrabble?

STANDOFF is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept STANDOFF?

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

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes STANDOFFS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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15 pts

STANDOFF is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. STANDOFF means "act or an instance of standing off or apart".

Pronunciation

To stand some distance apart from something or someone.
Example: He stood off from the fire, for fear of getting scorched.
To prevent any would-be attacker from coming close by adopting an offensive posture.
Example: We took hold of anything that might serve as a weapon to stand off the menacing group of young men.
To move away from shore.

A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.
A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists (see stand off and verb below).
Example: A tense standoff between demonstrators and police continued overnight.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

act or an instance of standing off or apart

In a sentence: "The standoff is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of STANDOFF. It scores 15 points.

Add one letter after STANDOFF. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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Is STANDOFF a Scrabble word?: STANDOFF is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does STANDOFF mean?: act or an instance of standing off or apart
How do you use STANDOFF in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The standoff is noted."
How many points is STANDOFF worth in Scrabble?: STANDOFF is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept STANDOFF?: STANDOFF is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to STANDOFF?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes STANDOFFS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.