Direct Crossword Clue

We have the 5-letter answer for Direct crossword clue, last seen in the Seattle Times New Crossword October 17, 2026 puzzle. Sometimes we all need some help finding the answer!

Direct Crossword Answer

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BID

(3 letters)

EXPLICIT

(8 letters)

ORDER

(5 letters)

HEADON

(6 letters)

OVERSEE

(7 letters)

FRANK

(5 letters)

STRAIGHT

(8 letters)

POINTBLANK

(10 letters)

FIRSTHAND

(9 letters)

LEAD

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. castrated bull
2. an indication of potential opportunity
(verb)
1. be a guiding or motivating force or drive
2. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

Hint 2: Clue Definition

DIRECT (verb)
1. plan and direct (a complex undertaking)
2. take somebody somewhere
DIRECT (adjective)
1. having no intervening persons, agents, conditions
2. in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child
DIRECT (adverb)
1. without deviation

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

BID
(3 letters)
EXPLICIT
(8 letters)
ORDER
(5 letters)
HEADON
(6 letters)
Oversee
(7 letters)
FRANK
(5 letters)
STRAIGHT
(8 letters)
POINTBLANK
(10 letters)
FIRSTHAND
(9 letters)
LEAD
(4 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
ESTER

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