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Northeast

Yes, northeast is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does northeast mean?

noun

  1. the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
  2. the direction corresponding to the northeastward compass point
  3. a location in the northeastern part of a country, region, or city

adjective

  1. situated in or oriented toward the northeast the northeasterly part of the island
  2. coming from the northeast northeasterly winds

adverb

  1. to, toward, or in the northeast

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for northeast

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of northeast

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters NORTHEAST.

Words you can make from northeast

Unscramble NORTHEAST for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is northeast a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Northeast is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is northeast worth in Scrabble?

Northeast is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does northeast mean?

Northeast means: the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees.