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Word entry · 7 letters

referee

Best crossword clue

"Rule enforcer"

7 letters · collected on this word page

7 lettersPronunciation /ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː/Part of speech verb, nounSorted eeeefrrStarts with REnds with E3 cluesVery common crossword word
1R2E3F4E5R6E7E

Definitions

  1. evaluate professionally a colleague's work

Word origin

From Middle English [Term?], from past participle of Old French referer (“to relate, to refer”), from Latin referre (“to carry back, to report, to notify”); as if refer + -ee, that is, the person to whom something is referred for consideration.

Used in a sentence

  • The referee kicked Jim out of the game for fighting.
  • Your application, along with letters from three referees, should be received by January 31.
  • He has to referee three hockey games this weekend.

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Used as a crossword answer3 curated clues

01Rule enforcer7 letters
02Match official7 letters
03Game official7 letters

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