Is REFINEMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, REFINEMENT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does REFINEMENT mean?
- noun
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
“they performed with great polish”
- noun
the result of improving something
“he described a refinement of this technique”
- noun
the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
- noun
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
“without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
15
Scrabble
18
Words With Friends
10
Letters
R (1) + E (1) + F (4) + I (1) + N (1) + E (1) + M (3) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1) = 15 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 REFINEMENT
Single letters that turn REFINEMENT 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 REFINEMENT
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- ferment12
- firemen12
- freemen12
- nemertine11
- fennier10
- fermi10
- emetine9
- eminent9
- eremite9
- ferine9
- refine9
- feme9
- firm9
- internee8
- retinene8
- emetin8
- ermine8
- meeter8
- mentee8
- metier8
- minter8
- reemit8
- remeet8
- remint8
- retime8
- teemer8
- tinmen8
- feint8
- finer8
- firee8
- infer8
- refit8
- fem8
- interne7
- teenier7
- emeer7
- merit7
- meter7
- metre7
- miner7
- miter7
- mitre7
- remet7
- remit7
- retem7
- timer7
- feet7
- fere7
- fern7
- fete7
- fine7
- fire7
- firn7
- free7
- fret7
- frit7
- neif7
- reef7
- reft7
- reif7
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