NESTS
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of NESTS
A structure built by a bird as a place to incubate eggs and rear young.
A place used by another mammal, fish, amphibian or insect, for depositing eggs and hatching young.
A snug, comfortable, or cosy residence or job situation.
(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."
Examples of NESTS 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 NESTS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NESTS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: NESTS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for NESTS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | e | s | t | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NESTS
25 words from the letters in NESTS
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use NESTS in Word Games
NESTS is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, NESTS 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 NESTS to find 25 additional valid words.