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Straight

Yes, straight is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does straight mean?

noun

  1. a heterosexual person; someone having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex
  2. a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit)
  3. a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse

adjective

  1. successive (without a break) sick for five straight days
  2. having no deviations straight lines
  3. (of hair) having no waves or curls her naturally straight hair hung long and silky

adverb

  1. without deviation the path leads directly to the lake
  2. in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly he didn't answer directly
  3. in a straight line; in a direct course the road runs straight

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for straight

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants2 / 6
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of straight

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters STRAIGHT.

Words you can make from straight

Unscramble STRAIGHT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is straight a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Straight 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 straight worth in Scrabble?

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

What does straight mean?

Straight means: a heterosexual person; someone having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex.