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Is REFEREE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, REFEREE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does REFEREE mean?

  1. noun

    (sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play

  2. noun

    someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication

  3. noun

    an attorney appointed by a court to investigate and report on a case

  4. verb

    be a referee or umpire in a sports competition

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

10

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

7

Letters

R (1) + E (1) + F (4) + E (1) + R (1) + E (1) + E (1) = 10 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 REFEREE

Single letters that turn REFEREE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks2

Words you can make from REFEREE

The 17 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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