How many points is REFEREE worth in Scrabble?

REFEREE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept REFEREE?

REFEREE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes REFEREED, REFEREES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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REFEREE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. REFEREE means "umpire in sports, esp soccer or boxing".

/ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː/

Pronunciation: /ˌɹɛfəˈɹiː/

An umpire or judge; an official who makes sure the rules are followed during a game.
Example: The referee kicked Jim out of the game for fighting.
A person who settles a dispute.
A person who writes a letter of reference or provides a reference by phone call for someone.
Example: Your application, along with letters from three referees, should be received by January 31.

To act as a referee.
Example: He has to referee three hockey games this weekend.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

umpire in sports, esp soccer or boxing

In a sentence: "The referee is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of REFEREE. It scores 10 points.

Add one letter after REFEREE. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in REFEREE, without blank tiles.

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Is REFEREE a Scrabble word?: REFEREE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does REFEREE mean?: umpire in sports, esp soccer or boxing
How do you use REFEREE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The referee is noted."
How many points is REFEREE worth in Scrabble?: REFEREE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept REFEREE?: REFEREE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to REFEREE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes REFEREED, REFEREES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.