Referee Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Referee?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Referee is ARBITER. Other possible answers include MEDIATE, UMPIRE, ADJUDICATE, WHISTLEBLOWER, peer review, reader, readers, ref, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Referee?

We have found 18 possible answers for the crossword clue Referee.

Q: What is another word for Referee?

We list 14 synonyms related to Referee. Common alternatives include REF, REFS, READER, UMPIRE.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Referee?

Clues like Referee often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Guardian Cryptic, The Times Daily, The Times Jumbo, The Guardian Prize, The Independent Inquisitor, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 13/07/2025

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Hint 1: Meaning

(sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play .

Hint 2: Synonyms

REF, REFS, UMPIRE

Hint 3: Best answers

ARBITER, MEDIATE, UMPIRE

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Best answers for Referee

7 letters

6 letters

UMPIRE

10 letters

ADJUDICATE

All 18 answers for Referee

Referee with 3 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
REF	3

Referee with 4 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
REFS	4

Referee with 6 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
UMPIRE	6
READER	6

Referee with 7 letters (5)

Answer	Letters
ARBITER	7
MEDIATE	7
READERS	7
UMPIRED	7
UMPIRES	7

Referee with 8 letters (4)

Answer	Letters
REFEREED	8
REFEREES	8
REVIEWER	8
UMPIRING	8

Referee with 9 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
REVIEWERS	9

Referee with 10 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
ADJUDICATE	10
PEER REVIEW	10
REFEREEING	10

Referee with 13 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
WHISTLEBLOWER	13

Synonyms for Referee

We found 14 synonyms.

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4 letter words

REFS

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REVIEWERS

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What's the best solution for Referee?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Referee is ARBITER. Other possible answers include MEDIATE, UMPIRE, ADJUDICATE, WHISTLEBLOWER, peer review, reader, readers, ref, among others.

How many solutions are there for Referee?

We have found 18 possible answers for the crossword clue Referee.

How do I find a solution for Referee?

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What is another word for Referee?

We list 14 synonyms related to Referee. Common alternatives include REF, REFS, READER, UMPIRE.

Which crosswords feature clues like Referee?

Clues like Referee often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Guardian Cryptic, The Times Daily, The Times Jumbo, The Guardian Prize, The Independent Inquisitor, among others.

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