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REF
6 ptsREF is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. REF is a verb form of referee. REFEREE means "to supervise the play in certain sports".
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verb
Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word
Definition and meaning
REF is a verb form of referee. REFEREE means "to supervise the play in certain sports".
In a sentence: "They ref."
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Front hooks
Add one letter before REF. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.
Back hooks
Add one letter after REF. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).
Shorter words from these letters
Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in REF, without blank tiles.
Letter Values
R1
E1
F4
= 6
REF Scrabble FAQ
- Is REF a Scrabble word?
- REF is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
- What does REF mean?
- REF is a verb form of referee. REFEREE means "to supervise the play in certain sports".
- How do you use REF in a sentence?
- In a sentence: "They ref."
- How many points is REF worth in Scrabble?
- REF is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
- Which dictionaries accept REF?
- REF is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
- Can you add a letter to REF?
- In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes TREF, REFT. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.