JESTS
/dʒɛsts/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of JESTS
An act performed for amusement; a joke.
Someone or something that is ridiculed; the target of a joke.
"Your majesty, stop him before he makes you the jest of the court."
A deed; an action; a gest.
To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.
"Surely you jest!"
Examples of JESTS in a Sentence
- "Your majesty, stop him before he makes you the jest of the court."
- "Surely you jest!"
Word Details
Is JESTS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, JESTS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: JESTS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for JESTS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | j | e | s | t | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in JESTS
15 words from the letters in JESTS
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use JESTS in Word Games
JESTS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, JESTS 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 JESTS to find 15 additional valid words.