Is “Reefing” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
REEFING
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Invalid

Meaning of Reefing

verb
  1. 1.To take in part of a sail in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind.

  2. 2.To pull or yank strongly, especially in relation to horse riding.

  3. 3.(of paddles) To move the floats of a paddle wheel toward its center so that they will not dip so deeply.

    Reef the paddles.

noun
  1. 1.The process of reefing (taking in a sail); an act of reefing; also used of clothing.

  2. 2.A reef (seam of quartz).