Starting With REF

7 words · highest scoring is refreshed at 16 points

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About 9 Letter Words Starting With REF

There are 7 nine letter words starting with REF in our dictionary. The highest scoring is refreshed at 16 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 7 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fillREFERENCE, REFERRING, REFORMERS 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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9 Letter Words Starting With REF at a Glance

Highest Scoring 9 Letter Words Starting With REF

  • refreshed16
  • reflected15
  • reforming15
  • reference14
  • reformers14
  • referring13
  • referrals12

Common 9 Letter Words Starting With REF

  • reference14
  • referrals12
  • referring13
  • reflected15
  • reformers14
  • reforming15
  • refreshed16

9 Letter Words Starting With REF by Last Letter

9 Letter Words Starting With REF Defined

referenceNoun · 14 points
the action of mentioning or alluding to something
referralsNoun · 12 points
an act of referring someone or something for consultation, review, or further action
referringVerb · 13 points
mention or allude to
reflectedVerb · 15 points
(of a mirror or shiny surface) show an image of
reformersNoun · 14 points
a person who makes changes to something in order to improve it
reformingVerb · 15 points
make changes in (something, especially an institution or practice) in order to improve it

9 Letter Words Starting With REF: Questions

How many nine letter words starting with REF are there?

There are 7 nine letter words starting with REF in our dictionary, and 7 of them are common words most players will already know.

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

REFRESHED is the highest scoring option at 16 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common nine letter words starting with REF?

REFERENCE, REFERRING, REFORMERS are among the most familiar nine letter words starting with REF. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these nine 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.