Direct
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Extending or moving from one place to another without changing direction or stopping.
“Take the direct route to avoid traffic delays.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/dɪˈrɛkt/
Syllables
di·rect
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Contains D, I, R, E, C, T with vowels I and E in positions 2 and 4.
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points, good for building off existing words.
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