NESTED
6 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of NESTED
(of animals) To build or settle into a nest.
To settle into a home.
"We loved the new house and were nesting there in two days!"
To successively neatly fit inside another.
"I bought a set of nesting mixing bowls for my mother."
Embedded.
Successively fitted one inside another.
(Of a lexical item) contained within a dictionary entry as a subordinate term of the main headword.
Examples of NESTED 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
Is NESTED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NESTED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: NESTED uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for NESTED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | e | s | t | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NESTED
76 words from the letters in NESTED
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use NESTED in Word Games
NESTED is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, NESTED 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 NESTED to find 76 additional valid words.