Refer
5 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To mention or allude to something; to direct someone to a source of information.
“Please refer to page 10 for more details.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/rɪˈfɜː/
Syllables
re·fer
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Wordle
Double R pattern, ends with -ER, common vowel E in middle.
Scrabble
Worth 8 points; good for making multiple words with the double R.
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