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Is MISDIRECTION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MISDIRECTION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MISDIRECTION mean?

  1. noun

    an incorrect charge to a jury given by a judge

  2. noun

    incorrect directions or instructions

  3. noun

    management that is careless or inefficient

    “he accomplished little due to the mismanagement of his energies”

  4. noun

    the act of distracting; drawing someone's attention away from something

    “conjurers are experts at misdirection”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

12

Letters

M (3) + I (1) + S (1) + D (2) + I (1) + R (1) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 17 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 MISDIRECTION

Single letters that turn MISDIRECTION 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 MISDIRECTION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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