Yes, studies is a Scrabble word!

Verb

1. Consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

2. Be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning

3. Give careful consideration to

4. Be a student of a certain subject

5. Learn by reading books; I must hit the books now"

6. Think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes

Noun

1. A detailed critical inspection

2. Applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)

3. A written document describing the findings of some individual or group

4. A state of deep mental absorption

5. A room used for reading and writing and studying

6. A branch of knowledge

7. Preliminary drawing for later elaboration

8. Attentive consideration and meditation

9. Someone who memorizes quickly and easily (as the lines for a part in a play)

10. A composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique