Starting With REF

12 words · highest scoring is refresh at 13 points

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About 7 Letter Words Starting With REF

There are 12 seven letter words starting with REF in our dictionary. The highest scoring is refresh at 13 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 12 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fillREFEREE, REFRAIN, REFUSAL 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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7 Letter Words Starting With REF at a Glance

Highest Scoring 7 Letter Words Starting With REF

  • refresh13
  • reflect12
  • reforms12
  • refined11
  • refugee11
  • refunds11
  • refused11
  • refuted11

Common 7 Letter Words Starting With REF

  • referee10
  • refined11
  • reforms12
  • refrain10
  • refugee11
  • refunds11
  • refused11
  • refuses10

7 Letter Words Starting With REF by Last Letter

7 Letter Words Starting With REF Defined

refereeNoun · 10 points
an official who watches a game or match closely to ensure that the rules are adhered to and (in some sports) to arbitrate on matters arising from the play
reflectVerb · 12 points
(of a mirror or shiny surface) show an image of
refrainVerb · 10 points
stop oneself from doing something
refugeeNoun · 11 points
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
refusalNoun · 10 points
an act of refusing to do something
refusesVerb · 10 points
indicate or show that one is not willing to do something

7 Letter Words Starting With REF: Questions

How many seven letter words starting with REF are there?

There are 12 seven letter words starting with REF in our dictionary, and 12 of them are common words most players will already know.

What is the highest scoring word among seven letter words starting with REF?

REFRESH is the highest scoring option at 13 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common seven letter words starting with REF?

REFEREE, REFRAIN, REFUSAL are among the most familiar seven letter words starting with REF. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these seven 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.