Is REFER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, REFER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does REFER mean?
- verb
make reference to
“His name was mentioned in connection with the invention”
- verb
be relevant to
“There were lots of questions referring to her talk”
- verb
think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another
“This plant can be referred to a known species”
- verb
send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision
“refer a patient to a specialist”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
5
Letters
R (1) + E (1) + F (4) + E (1) + R (1) = 8 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for REFER
Single letters that turn REFER into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of REFER
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from REFER
The 15 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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