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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

10

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

7

Letters

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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