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Is INDIRECT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, INDIRECT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INDIRECT mean?

  1. adjective

    having intervening factors or persons or influences

    “reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light”

  2. adjective

    not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination

    “sometimes taking an indirect path saves time”

  3. adjective

    descended from a common ancestor but through different lines

    “cousins are collateral relatives”

  4. adjective

    extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action

    “making indirect but legitimate inquiries”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
13
Letters
8

I (1) + N (1) + D (2) + I (1) + R (1) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) = 11 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 INDIRECT

INDIRECT has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Anagrams of INDIRECT

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from INDIRECT

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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