Play DIRECT Strategically

53 valid words • Unscramble DIRECT for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for DIRECT

Best Short Plays
CEDI (7pt)DICE (7pt)ICED (7pt)CIRE (6pt)CITE (6pt)ETIC (6pt)RICE (6pt)DIET (5pt)
High-Value Long Plays
CREDIT (9pt)DIRECT (9pt)TRICED (9pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 9 pts
WWF: 10 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 53 Words

6-letter 3 words Best: CREDIT (9pt)

CREDIT9ptDIRECT9ptTRICED9pt

5-letter 11 words Best: CIDER (8pt)

CIDER8ptCITED8ptCRIED8ptDICER8ptEDICT8ptRICED8ptCITER7ptRECTI7ptTRICE7ptTIRED6ptTRIED6pt

4-letter 19 words Best: CEDI (7pt)

CEDI7ptDICE7ptICED7ptCIRE6ptCITE6ptETIC6ptRICE6ptDIET5ptDIRE5ptDIRT5ptDITE5ptEDIT5ptIRED5ptRIDE5ptTIDE5ptTIED5ptRITE4ptTIER4ptTIRE4pt

3-letter 12 words Best: ICE (5pt)

ICE5ptREC5ptTIC5ptDIE4ptDIT4ptRED4ptRID4ptTED4ptIRE3ptREI3ptRET3ptTIE3pt

2-letter 8 words Best: DE (3pt)

DE3ptED3ptID3ptER2ptET2ptIT2ptRE2ptTI2pt

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About the Word DIRECT

  • Letters: 6
  • Scrabble score: 9 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 10 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 53

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play DIRECT in Scrabble?
Play DIRECT directly for 9 points, or use its letters to form 53 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for DIRECT between Scrabble and WWF?
DIRECT scores 9 pts in Scrabble and 10 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from DIRECT?
CEDI (7 pts) is a strong short play from DIRECT.

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