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Is MISDIRECTIONS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MISDIRECTIONS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MISDIRECTIONS mean?

Misdirections is a form of MISDIRECTION.

  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

18

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

13

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) + S (1) = 18 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 MISDIRECTIONS

MISDIRECTIONS 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.

Words you can make from MISDIRECTIONS

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