REEFS
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of REEFS
A chain or range of rocks, sand, or coral lying at or near the surface of the water.
A large vein of auriferous quartz; hence, any body of rock yielding valuable ore.
A portion of a sail rolled and tied down to lessen the area exposed in a high wind.
To take in part of a sail in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind.
To pull or yank strongly, especially in relation to horse riding.
(of paddles) To move the floats of a paddle wheel toward its center so that they will not dip so deeply.
"Reef the paddles."
The itch; any eruptive skin disorder.
Dandruff.
Examples of REEFS in a Sentence
- "Reef the paddles."
Word Details
Is REEFS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, REEFS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: REEFS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for REEFS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | e | f | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in REEFS
33 words from the letters in REEFS
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use REEFS in Word Games
REEFS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, REEFS is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble REEFS to find 33 additional valid words.