Reference

/ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns/

Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:16 pts9 letters
Definition of Reference

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."

  4. To contain the value that is a memory address of some value stored in memory.

    "The given pointer will reference the actual generated data."

Anagrams of Reference

No exact anagrams found for "reference". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "reference" and rearranging:

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Reference"

Reference is a 9-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Reference" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "reference" is a medium-scoring word.