How many points is PESTO worth in Scrabble?

PESTO is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PESTO?

PESTO is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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PESTO is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. PESTO means "a sauce of basil, garlic, and olive oil".

/ˈpɛstəʊ/

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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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a sauce of basil, garlic, and olive oil

In a sentence: "The pesto is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PESTO. It scores 7 points.

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Is PESTO a Scrabble word?: PESTO is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does PESTO mean?: a sauce of basil, garlic, and olive oil
How do you use PESTO in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The pesto is noted."
How many points is PESTO worth in Scrabble?: PESTO is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PESTO?: PESTO is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).