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Word: REFEREE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
R 1 E 1 F 4 E 1 R 1 E 1 E 1
Length 7 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /reหˆferiหe/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 10 pts
WWF Score 10 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 3
Top Tile F (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "EE". It is easy to miss one during high-speed play.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of REFEREE

noun
  1. An umpire or judge; an official who makes sure the rules are followed during a game.

    "The referee kicked Jim out of the game for fighting."

  2. A person who settles a dispute.
  3. A person who writes a letter of reference or provides a reference by phone call for someone.

    "Your application, along with letters from three referees, should be received by January 31."

verb
  1. To act as a referee.

    "He has to referee three hockey games this weekend."

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Often originates from the Latin prefix "re-", expressing intensive action, repetition, or backward motion.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "referee", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "referee" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 10 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 10 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 10 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is REFEREE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
REFEREE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is REFEREE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, REFEREE is worth 10 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 10 points.
How many syllables are in REFEREE? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in REFEREE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing REFEREE:

  • # the referee effect
  • # master of referee
  • # playing with referee
  • # in terms of referee

Anagrams

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (7 Letters)

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