DIRECTING
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of DIRECTING
To manage, control, steer.
"to direct the affairs of a nation or the movements of an army"
To aim (something) at (something else).
"He directed his question to the room in general."
To point out or show to (somebody) the right course or way; to guide, as by pointing out the way.
"He directed me to the left-hand road."
Examples of DIRECTING in a Sentence
- "to direct the affairs of a nation or the movements of an army"
- "He directed his question to the room in general."
- "He directed me to the left-hand road."
Word Details
Is DIRECTING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DIRECTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DIRECTING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DIRECTING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | i | r | e | c | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DIRECTING
100 words from the letters in DIRECTING
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How to Use DIRECTING in Word Games
DIRECTING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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