understudy

Plural: understudies

Noun

an actor able to replace a regular performer when required
A performer who understudies; a standby for a study (9).

Verb

be an understudy or alternate for a role
To study or know a role to such an extent as to be able to replace the normal performer when required.
To act as an understudy (to someone).
To act in a similar manner to some known person.

Origin / Etymology

From under- + study.

Synonyms

alternate, standby

Scrabble Score: 15

understudy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
understudy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
understudy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

understudy: valid Words With Friends Word