STRAIGHT
/stɹeɪt/
8 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective, adverb
Definition of STRAIGHT
Something that is not crooked or bent such as a part of a road or track.
Five cards in sequence.
A heterosexual.
"My friends call straights "heteros"."
To straighten.
Not crooked or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length.
(of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating.
Perfectly horizontal or vertical; not diagonal or oblique.
Of a direction relative to the subject, precisely; as if following a direct line.
"Go straight back."
Examples of STRAIGHT in a Sentence
- "My friends call straights "heteros"."
- "Go straight back."
- "On arriving at work, he went straight to his office."
- "He claims he can hold his breath for three minutes straight."
Word Details
Is STRAIGHT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STRAIGHT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: STRAIGHT uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for STRAIGHT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | t | r | a | i | g | h | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STRAIGHT
100 words from the letters in STRAIGHT
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How to Use STRAIGHT in Word Games
STRAIGHT is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble STRAIGHT to find 100 additional valid words.