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Is DIRECT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DIRECT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DIRECT mean?

  1. adjective

    direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short

    “a direct route”

  2. verb

    command with authority

    “He directed the children to do their homework”

  3. verb

    intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

    “He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face”

  4. adjective

    having no intervening persons, agents, conditions

    “in direct sunlight”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
10
Letters
6

D (2) + I (1) + R (1) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) = 9 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for DIRECT

Single letters that turn DIRECT into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Anagrams of DIRECT

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DIRECT

The 58 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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