Direction

9 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

The course along which something moves or the way something faces. It can also refer to guidance, instructions, or management.

“The compass pointed north, indicating the correct direction to travel.”

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Nine letters with repeated 'i' - vowel positioning crucial

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Worth 12 points; common letters make it versatile for placement

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