Starting With REF
10 words, 2 of them common · highest scoring is refix at 15 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With REF
There are 10 five letter words starting with REF in our dictionary. The highest scoring is refix at 15 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 2 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — REFER, REFIT among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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5 Letter Words Starting With REF at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With REF
- refix15
- reffo11
- refly11
- refry11
- refed9
- refer8
- refit8
- refan8
Common 5 Letter Words Starting With REF
- refer8
- refit8
5 Letter Words Starting With REF by Last Letter
- 5 Letter Words Starting With REF Ending in Y
- 5 Letter Words Starting With REF Ending in D
- 5 Letter Words Starting With REF Ending in L
- 5 Letter Words Starting With REF Ending in N
- 5 Letter Words Starting With REF Ending in O
- 5 Letter Words Starting With REF Ending in R
- 5 Letter Words Starting With REF Ending in S
- 5 Letter Words Starting With REF Ending in T
- 5 Letter Words Starting With REF Ending in X
5 Letter Words Starting With REF Defined
- referVerb · 8 points
- mention or allude to
- refitVerb · 8 points
- replace or repair machinery, equipment, and fittings in (a ship, building, etc.)
5 Letter Words Starting With REF: Questions
How many five letter words starting with REF are there?
There are 10 five letter words starting with REF in our dictionary, and 2 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with REF?
REFIX is the highest scoring option at 15 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words starting with REF?
REFER, REFIT are among the most familiar five letter words starting with REF. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words starting with REF valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.