Directive

9 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

An official instruction or order issued by an authority. It can also be an adjective meaning serving to direct or guide.

“The government issued a directive requiring all schools to close.”

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Nine letters with repeated 'i' and 'e' - watch for vowel patterns

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Worth 15 points; the 'v' is worth 4 points adding strategic value

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