How many points is DIRECT worth in Scrabble?

DIRECT is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DIRECT?

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

Can you add a letter to DIRECT?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DIRECTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DIRECT

9 pts

DIRECT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. DIRECT is a adjective form of straightforward. STRAIGHTFORWARD means "honest and not evasive".

Meaning & examples

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛkt/

Pronunciation: /d(a)ɪˈɹɛkt/

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verb

To manage, control, steer.
Example: to direct the affairs of a nation or the movements of an army
To aim (something) at (something else).
Example: He directed his question to the room in general.
To point out or show to (somebody) the right course or way; to guide, as by pointing out the way.
Example: He directed me to the left-hand road.

adjective

Proceeding without deviation or interruption.
Straight; not crooked, oblique, or circuitous; leading by the short or shortest way to a point or end.
Example: the most direct route between two buildings
Straightforward; sincere.

Synonyms: explicit, patent, univocal, immediate

Antonyms: indirect

adverb

Directly.

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

DIRECT is a adjective form of straightforward. STRAIGHTFORWARD means "honest and not evasive".

In a sentence: "It is direct."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

STRAIGHTFORWARD26 pts

Word forms

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Back hooks

Add one letter after DIRECT. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

DIRECTS10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in DIRECT, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 9

DIRECT Scrabble FAQ

Is DIRECT a Scrabble word?: DIRECT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does DIRECT mean?: DIRECT is a adjective form of straightforward. STRAIGHTFORWARD means "honest and not evasive".
How do you use DIRECT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is direct."
How many points is DIRECT worth in Scrabble?: DIRECT is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DIRECT?: DIRECT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DIRECT?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DIRECTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.