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DIRECTING

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb

D 2/2
I 1/1
R 1/1
E 1/1
C 3/4
T 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of DIRECTING

verb

To manage, control, steer.

"to direct the affairs of a nation or the movements of an army"

verb

To aim (something) at (something else).

"He directed his question to the room in general."

verb

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

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
16
points

Is DIRECTING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DIRECTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

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 directing Total
Scrabble 211131112 13
WWF 211141123 16

Anagrams of DIRECTING

Words made by rearranging the exact same 9 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DIRECTING

100 words from the letters in DIRECTING

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.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DIRECTING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DIRECTING

What does DIRECTING mean?
DIRECTING is a verb. To manage, control, steer.
Is DIRECTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DIRECTING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DIRECTING worth in Scrabble?
DIRECTING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DIRECTING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DIRECTING. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of DIRECTING?
The anagrams of DIRECTING (words using the exact same letters) are: CREDITING. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.