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Reference

Yes, reference is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.

What does reference mean?

noun

  1. a remark that calls attention to something or someone she made frequent mention of her promotion
  2. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage the student's essay failed to list several important citations
  3. an indicator that orients you generally it is used as a reference for comparing the heating and the electrical energy involved

verb

  1. refer to he referenced his colleagues' work

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for reference

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points14
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of reference

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters REFERENCE.

Words you can make from reference

Unscramble REFERENCE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is reference a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Reference is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is reference worth in Scrabble?

Reference is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does reference mean?

Reference means: a remark that calls attention to something or someone.