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LEST

4 letters · 1 syllable

L 1/2
E 1/1
S 1/1
T 1/1

Definition of LEST

LEST is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
4
points
WWF
5
points

Is LEST a Scrabble Word?

Yes, LEST is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 4 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 4 pts Words With Friends — 5 pts

Tip: Short words like LEST are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for LEST

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter lest Total
Scrabble 1111 4
WWF 2111 5

Anagrams of LEST

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use LEST in Word Games

LEST is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: LEST is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LEST to find 19 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About LEST

What does LEST mean?
LEST is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is LEST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LEST is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 4 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LEST worth in Scrabble?
LEST is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from LEST?
You can make 19 words from the letters in LEST. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of LEST?
The anagrams of LEST (words using the exact same letters) are: ELTS, LETS, TELS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.