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DIRECTION

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of DIRECTION

noun

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

noun

A general trend for future action.

noun

Guidance, instruction.

"The trombonist looked to the bandleader for direction."

Examples of DIRECTION in a Sentence

  • "Keep going in the same direction."
  • "The trombonist looked to the bandleader for direction."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
14
points

Is DIRECTION a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Tip: DIRECTION uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DIRECTION

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter direction Total
Scrabble 211131111 12
WWF 211141112 14

Anagrams of DIRECTION

Words made by rearranging the exact same 9 letters

cretinoid 12/14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DIRECTION

100 words from the letters in DIRECTION

9-letter words

cretinoid 12/14 UK

8-letter words

indicter 11/13 USUKWWF indirect 11/13 USUKWWF reindict 11/13 USUKWWF centroid 11/13 USUKWWF doctrine 11/13 USUKWWF indictor 11/13 USUKWWF retinoid 9/10 USUKWWF

7-letter words

dineric 10/12 USUKWWF ericoid 10/11 USUKWWF crinoid 10/12 USUKWWF identic 10/12 USUKWWF incited 10/12 USUKWWF ctenoid 10/12 USUKWWF deontic 10/12 USUKWWF noticed 10/12 USUKWWF diction 10/12 USUKWWF dictier 10/11 USUKWWF icterid 10/11 UK cordite 10/11 USUKWWF oneiric 9/11 USUKWWF citrine 9/11 USUKWWF crinite 9/11 USUKWWF inciter 9/11 USUKWWF neritic 9/11 USUKWWF cointer 9/11 USUKWWF cortine 9/11 UK noticer 9/11 USUKWWF rection 9/11 UK noritic 9/11 USUKWWF edition 8/9 USUKWWF tenioid 8/9 UK inditer 8/9 USUKWWF nitride 8/9 USUKWWF diorite 8/8 USUKWWF dinitro 8/9 USUKWWF

6-letter words

codein 9/11 USUKWWF coined 9/11 USUKWWF dicier 9/10 USUKWWF cinder 9/11 USUKWWF crined 9/11 UK conder 9/11 UK corned 9/11 USUKWWF nordic 9/11 USUKWWF citied 9/10 USUKWWF indict 9/11 USUKWWF coedit 9/10 USUKWWF docent 9/11 USUKWWF credit 9/10 USUKWWF direct 9/10 USUKWWF triced 9/10 USUKWWF irenic 8/10 USUKWWF coiner 8/10 USUKWWF norice 8/10 UK orcein 8/10 USUKWWF orcine 8/10 UK recoin 8/10 USUKWWF ironic 8/10 USUKWWF oniric 8/10 UK incite 8/10 USUKWWF noetic 8/10 USUKWWF notice 8/10 USUKWWF cretin 8/10 USUKWWF citrin 8/10 USUKWWF nitric 8/10 USUKWWF erotic 8/9 USUKWWF tercio 8/9 UK cornet 8/10 USUKWWF cronet 8/10 UK citron 8/10 USUKWWF cortin 8/10 USUKWWF iodine 7/8 USUKWWF dinero 7/8 USUKWWF ironed 7/8 USUKWWF indite 7/8 USUKWWF tineid 7/8 USUKWWF ditone 7/8 UK intoed 7/8 UK ointed 7/8 UK tidier 7/7 USUKWWF rident 7/8 USUKWWF tinder 7/8 USUKWWF trined 7/8 USUKWWF nitrid 7/8 USUKWWF dotier 7/7 USUKWWF editor 7/7 USUKWWF rioted 7/7 USUKWWF tierod 7/7 UK triode 7/7 USUKWWF rodent 7/8 USUKWWF intire 6/7 UK tinier 6/7 USUKWWF norite 6/7 USUKWWF orient 6/7 USUKWWF tonier 6/7 USUKWWF

5-letter words

dinic 8/10 UK iodic 8/9 USUKWWF coden 8/10 USUKWWF coned 8/10 USUKWWF decon 8/10 UK

How to Use DIRECTION in Word Games

DIRECTION is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DIRECTION

What does DIRECTION mean?
DIRECTION is a noun. A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).
Is DIRECTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DIRECTION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DIRECTION worth in Scrabble?
DIRECTION is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DIRECTION?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DIRECTION. 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 DIRECTION?
The anagrams of DIRECTION (words using the exact same letters) are: CRETINOID. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.