Words Starting With DIRE

53 words start with DIRE. Scores range up to 21 points (DIRECTORSHIPS), averaging 14.2 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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Extremely serious or urgent.

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To manage or oversee an activity or project.

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Past tense of DIRECT.

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The state or quality of being directed.

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Plural of DIRECTEDNESS.

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More direct; straighter or more straightforward.

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Superlative form of DIRECT.

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Present participle of DIRECT.

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A course along which something moves or points.

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Showing or indicating direction or orientation.

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Property of having a preferred direction.

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In a directional manner.

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Lacking aim or purpose.

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Plural of DIRECTION.

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An official instruction or order.

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Plural of DIRECTIVE.

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Plural of DIRECTIVITY.

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Quality of being more sensitive in one direction.

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In a direct manner; without delay or deviation.

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The quality of being straightforward and honest.

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Plural of DIRECTNESS.

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A person who supervises a film, play, or organization.

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Body of directors governing an institution.

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Plural of DIRECTORATE.

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Pertaining to a director or directorship.

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In terms of film direction.

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Plural of DIRECTORY.

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Plural of DIRECTOR.

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The position or office of a director.

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Plural of DIRECTORSHIP.

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A list of names, addresses, or other data.

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A woman who directs or manages.

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Plural of DIRECTRESS.

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A female director or directrix.

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Plural of DIRECTRICE.

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A line used to define a conic section or other curve.

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Plural of DIRECTRIX.

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Third-person singular present tense of DIRECT.

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Causing great fear or dread.

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In a dire or dreadful manner.

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Definition

State of being dreadful or causing terror.

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Plural of DIREFULNESS.

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In a dire or dreadful manner.

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Separated or divided.

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Definition

Past tense of DIREMPT.

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Definition

Present participle of DIREMPT.

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A forceful separation or cutting apart.

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Plural of DIREMPTION.

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Third-person singular present tense of DIREMPT.

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The state of being dire or dreadful.

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Definition

Plural of DIRENESS.

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Comparative form of DIRE.

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Superlative form of DIRE.

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DIRECTORSHIPS scores 21 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.