Is “Stead” a Scrabble word?
Yes
STEAD
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Stead
/stɛd/
noun
1.A place, or spot, in general.
2.A place where a person normally rests; a seat.
3.An inhabited place; a settlement, city, town etc.
verb
1.To help, support, benefit or assist; to be helpful or noteful.
2.To fill stead or place of.