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Is DIRECT a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DIRECT is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as an adjective and a verb, most often meaning “direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short”.

Quick answer

Is DIRECT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. DIRECT is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, and it has 2 anagrams: CREDIT, TRICED.

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Letters
6
Scrabble
9 pts
Words With Friends
10 pts
Anagrams
2
Familiarity
100th percentile

DIRECT meaning and definition

DIRECT has 4 common senses and works as an adjective and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.

DIRECT as an adjective

  1. Direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short.
  2. Having no intervening persons, agents, conditions.

DIRECT as a verb

  1. Command with authority.
  2. Intend (something) to move towards a certain goal.

DIRECT Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

DIRECT scores 9 in Scrabble and 10 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is C, worth 3 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
D22
I11
R11
E11
C34
T11
Total910

DIRECT on premium squares

On a double word square DIRECT scores 18 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 27. Putting C on a triple letter square instead adds 6 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. At 6 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Rearranging the letters of DIRECT

2 words use exactly the same 6 letters as DIRECT. See all anagrams of DIRECT.

Shorter words hiding in DIRECT

The letters D, I, R, E, C, T make 72 shorter words, up to 5 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble DIRECT: all 72 words.

Words like DIRECT

One-letter changes to DIRECT, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in DIRECT

  • direst7

Add one letter to DIRECT

  • directs10

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DIRECT word facts

DIRECT is a 6-letter word with 6 distinct letters: 2 vowels (I and E) and 4 consonants. It starts with D and ends with T. By corpus frequency, DIRECT is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters D, I, R, E, C, T on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 6 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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DIRECT Scrabble word FAQ

Is DIRECT a Scrabble word?

Yes. DIRECT is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does DIRECT mean?

DIRECT is used as an adjective and a verb. Its most common meaning is “direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short”.

How many points is DIRECT worth in Scrabble?

DIRECT is worth 9 points in Scrabble: D (2) + I (1) + R (1) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1). On a double word square it scores 18, and on a triple word square 27.

How many points is DIRECT in Words With Friends?

DIRECT is worth 10 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

What are the anagrams of DIRECT?

DIRECT has 2 anagrams: CREDIT, TRICED. Each uses exactly the same letters.

What words can you make from the letters in DIRECT?

You can make 72 shorter words from the letters in DIRECT, including TIE, DIE, RED and RIDE.

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