PESTO

/ˈpɛstəʊ/

5 letters · 2 syllables · noun

P 3/4

E 1/1

S 1/1

T 1/1

O 1/1

Unscramble PESTO Find Scrabble words

Definition of PESTO

noun

A sauce, especially for pasta, originating from the Genoa region in Italy, made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil and cheese (usually pecorino)

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Is PESTO a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

Tip: PESTO uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PESTO

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

Letter	p	e	s	t	o	Total
Scrabble	3	1	1	1	1	7
WWF	4	1	1	1	1	8

Anagrams of PESTO

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

estop 7/8 poets 7/8 potes 7/8 stoep 7/8 stope 7/8 topes 7/8

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PESTO

56 words from the letters in PESTO

How to Use PESTO in Word Games

PESTO is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, PESTO 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 PESTO to find 56 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About PESTO

What does PESTO mean?

PESTO is a noun. A sauce, especially for pasta, originating from the Genoa region in Italy, made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil and cheese (usually pecorino)

Is PESTO a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PESTO is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.

How many points is PESTO worth in Scrabble?

PESTO is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.

How many words can you make from PESTO?

You can make 56 words from the letters in PESTO. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.

What are the anagrams of PESTO?

The anagrams of PESTO (words using the exact same letters) are: ESTOP, POETS, POTES, STOEP, STOPE, TOPES. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.