Is REFERRAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, REFERRAL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does REFERRAL mean?
- noun
a person whose case has been referred to a specialist or professional group
“the patient is a referral from Dr. Bones”
- noun
a recommendation to consult the (professional) person or group to whom one has been referred
“the insurance company says that you need a written referral from your physician before seeing a specialist”
- noun
the act of referring (as forwarding an applicant for employment or referring a matter to an appropriate agency)
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
11
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
8
Letters
R (1) + E (1) + F (4) + E (1) + R (1) + R (1) + A (1) + L (1) = 11 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 REFERRAL
Single letters that turn REFERRAL 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 hooks1
Words you can make from REFERRAL
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