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Is MISDIRECT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MISDIRECT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MISDIRECT mean?

  1. verb

    corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

    “debauch the young people with wine and women”

  2. verb

    lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions

    “The pedestrian misdirected the out-of-town driver”

  3. verb

    put a wrong address on

    “misdirect the letter”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

9

Letters

M (3) + I (1) + S (1) + D (2) + I (1) + R (1) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) = 14 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 MISDIRECT

Single letters that turn MISDIRECT 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

Words you can make from MISDIRECT

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