ZEST
/zɛst/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of ZEST
The outer skin of a citrus fruit, used as a flavouring or garnish.
"The orange zest gives the strong flavor in this dish."
General vibrance of flavour.
"I add zest to the meat by rubbing it with a spice mixture before grilling."
(by extension) Enthusiasm; keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.
To scrape the zest from a fruit.
To make more zesty.
Examples of ZEST in a Sentence
- "The orange zest gives the strong flavor in this dish."
- "I add zest to the meat by rubbing it with a spice mixture before grilling."
Word Details
Is ZEST a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ZEST is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like ZEST are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for ZEST
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | z | e | s | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ZEST
9 words from the letters in ZEST
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use ZEST in Word Games
ZEST is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: ZEST 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 ZEST to find 9 additional valid words.