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Is REFINES a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does REFINES mean?

Refines is a form of REFINE.

  1. verb

    improve or perfect by pruning or polishing

    “refine one's style of writing”

  2. verb

    make more complex, intricate, or richer

    “refine a design or pattern”

  3. verb

    treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition

    “refine paper stock”

  4. verb

    reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities

    “refine sugar”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
11
Letters
7

R (1) + E (1) + F (4) + I (1) + N (1) + E (1) + S (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 REFINES

REFINES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from REFINES

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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