01 Word definition

direct

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

How do you spell DIRECT?

DIRECT is spelled D-I-R-E-C-T. It contains 6 letters.

Correct spellingD-I-R-E-C-T

6 letters, beginning with D and ending with T.

MeaningDIRECT definition

command with authority

Word statusYes—listed

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. command with authority

    He directed the children to do their homework

2verb

  1. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

    He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face
Synonyms
targetaimplacepoint
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score9points
Words With Friends10points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is DIRECT spelled?

D1I2R3E4C5T6
Starts withDIRFirst 3 letters
Ends withECTLast 3 letters
Unique letters6No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

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FAQ Quick answers

About DIRECT.

How do you spell DIRECT?

DIRECT is spelled D-I-R-E-C-T. It contains 6 letters.

What does DIRECT mean?

DIRECT means: command with authority

Is DIRECT a word?

Yes. DIRECT appears in the broad English dictionary used by UnscramblerHQ. Word-game acceptance can vary by dictionary, region, and edition.