Indirect has 31 synonyms including oblique, askance, collateral. Opposite words include direct and lineal. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Indirect contains 8 letters: 3 vowels (I, E) and 5 consonants (N, D, R, C, T). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Indirect scores 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. As a 8-letter word, indirect can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 3 vowels and 5 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| circumlocutory | 25 | 31 | 14 |
| backhanded | 23 | 25 | 10 |
| squint-eyed | 23 | 24 | 11 |
| circumlocutious | 23 | 31 | 15 |
| mealymouthed | 23 | 25 | 12 |
The most common synonyms for indirect are oblique, askance, collateral, tortuous, devious. In total, there are 31 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of indirect include direct, lineal.
Yes, indirect is a valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 13 points.
Indirect has 8 letters: 3 vowels (I, E) and 5 consonants (N, D, R, C, T).