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Word: REFERENCES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
R 1 E 1 F 4 E 1 R 1 E 1 N 1 C 3 E 1 S 1
Length 10 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /refหˆerenses/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 15 pts
WWF Score 17 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile F (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
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 REFERENCES

noun
  1. A relationship or relation (to something).
  2. A measurement one can compare to.
  3. Information about a person, provided by someone (a referee) with whom they are well acquainted.
verb
  1. To provide a list of references for (a text).

    "You must thoroughly reference your paper before submitting it."

  2. To refer to, to use as a reference.

    "Reference the dictionary for word meanings."

  3. To mention, to cite.

    "In his speech, the candidate obliquely referenced the past failures of his opponent."

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 "In professional circles, using the word "references" conveys a high level of precision."
  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "references", surprising the rest of the board members."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.

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 15 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 15 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 17 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is REFERENCES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
REFERENCES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is REFERENCES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, REFERENCES is worth 15 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 17 points.
How many syllables are in REFERENCES? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in REFERENCES.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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