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NEST

/nɛst/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

N 1/2
E 1/1
S 1/1
T 1/1

Definition of NEST

noun

A structure built by a bird as a place to incubate eggs and rear young.

noun

A place used by another mammal, fish, amphibian or insect, for depositing eggs and hatching young.

noun

A snug, comfortable, or cosy residence or job situation.

verb

(of animals) To build or settle into a nest.

verb

To settle into a home.

"We loved the new house and were nesting there in two days!"

verb

To successively neatly fit inside another.

"I bought a set of nesting mixing bowls for my mother."

Examples of NEST in a Sentence

  • "We loved the new house and were nesting there in two days!"
  • "I bought a set of nesting mixing bowls for my mother."

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
4
points
WWF
5
points

Is NEST a Scrabble Word?

Yes, NEST 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 NEST are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for NEST

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

Letter nest Total
Scrabble 1111 4
WWF 2111 5

Anagrams of NEST

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use NEST in Word Games

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

Short word advantage: NEST 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 NEST to find 18 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About NEST

What does NEST mean?
NEST is a noun. A structure built by a bird as a place to incubate eggs and rear young.
Is NEST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NEST is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 4 points in Scrabble.
How many points is NEST worth in Scrabble?
NEST 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 NEST?
You can make 18 words from the letters in NEST. 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 NEST?
The anagrams of NEST (words using the exact same letters) are: NETS, SENT, STEN, TENS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.