How many points is REFERENCE worth in Scrabble?

REFERENCE is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept REFERENCE?

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

Can you add a letter to REFERENCE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

REFERENCE

14 pts

REFERENCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. REFERENCE means "act of referring".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

act of referring

In a sentence: "The reference is noted."

Share REFERENCE

Check the Scrabble meaning of REFERENCE. It scores 14 points.

Front hooks

Add one letter before REFERENCE. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

PREFERENCE17 pts

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 14

REFERENCE Scrabble FAQ

Is REFERENCE a Scrabble word?: REFERENCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does REFERENCE mean?: act of referring
How do you use REFERENCE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The reference is noted."
How many points is REFERENCE worth in Scrabble?: REFERENCE is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept REFERENCE?: REFERENCE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to REFERENCE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PREFERENCE, REFERENCED, REFERENCER, REFERENCES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.