DIRECTS Crossword Clue & Answer

We found 37 solutions for 'DIRECTS' with 4 to 12 letters.
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The clue "directs" last appeared in the New York Times crossword on July 11, 2025. The correct answer for this puzzle is "AIMS", a 4-letter word.

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Clue
Answer
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DIRECTS with 4 letters
AIMS ⭐
4
DOES
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RUNS ⭐
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USES
4
DIRECTS with 5 letters
HEADS
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HELMS ⭐
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LEADS ⭐
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SENDS
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WORKS
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DIRECTS with 6 letters
DRIVES
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GUIDES
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ORDERS
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REFERS
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STEERS ⭐
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TREATS
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USHERS
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DIRECTS with 7 letters
APPLIES
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EMPLOYS
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GOVERNS
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HANDLES
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MANAGES
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MENTORS
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PROFITS
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DIRECTS with 8 letters
CONDUCTS
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CONTROLS
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OPERATES
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OVERSEES
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UTILISES
8
DIRECTS with 9 letters
ACCUSTOMS
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EXERCISES
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PRACTICES
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REGULATES
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DIRECTS with 10 letters
HABITUATES
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SUPERVISES
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DIRECTS with 11 letters
ADMINISTERS
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MANIPULATES
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DIRECTS with 12 letters
FAMILIARISES
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Top answers for DIRECTS crossword clue from newspapers

AIMS
STEERS
RUNS
HELMS
steers
LEADS

Anagrams of directs

CREDITS

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What is the best solution to the riddle DIRECTS?

Solution AIMS is our most searched for solution by our visitors. Solution AIMS is 4 letters long. We have 3 further solutions of the same word length.

How many solutions are there for the crossword clue "DIRECTS"?

There are 37 solutions. The longest is FAMILIARISES with 12 letters, and the shortest is AIMS with 4 letters.

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How long are the solutions for "DIRECTS"?

Solutions are between 4 and 12 letters long.

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Clue Answers
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A PERSON WHO DIRECTS AND MANAGES AN ORGANIZATION
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A TUBE THAT DIRECTS AIR OR GAS INTO A FLAME TO CONCENTRATE HEAT
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AN EMPLOYEE OF A FREIGHT CARRIER WHO DIRECTS THE RECEIPT AND DELIVERY OF GOODS
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Directs attention (to)
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Directs (to)
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Directs a course
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Directs a ship
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Directs a ship's steering
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Directs a ship, eg
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Directs a square dance
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Directs, as a vehicle
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Redirects, as a train
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Skilfully directs activities
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Where a director directs
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Directs fury toward
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person or thing that directs or controls
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Directs musicians
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Directs (to), as a specialist
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Directs a hoedown
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‘DIRECTS’ isn’t just a clue – it’s also a popular crossword answer! Check out these clues where ‘DIRECTS’ is the solution:
Clue Answer
Points the way (7)
directs
Tells how to act (7)
Guides with advice (7)
Steers (7)
Controls (a film or play) (7)
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