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Is DIRECTION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DIRECTION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DIRECTION mean?

  1. noun

    a line leading to a place or point

    “he looked the other direction”

  2. noun

    the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves

    “he checked the direction and velocity of the wind”

  3. noun

    a general course along which something has a tendency to develop

    “I couldn't follow the direction of his thoughts”

  4. noun

    something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
14
Letters
9

D (2) + I (1) + R (1) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 12 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 DIRECTION

Single letters that turn DIRECTION 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 DIRECTION

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DIRECTION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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