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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

9

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

6

Letters

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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