How many points is REST worth in Scrabble?

REST is worth 4 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept REST?

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

Can you add a letter to REST?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CREST, DREST, PREST, WREST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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REST

4 pts

REST is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 4 points. REST means "to refresh oneself by ceasing work or activity".

Meaning & examples

/ɹɛst/

Pronunciation: /ɹɛst/

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noun

(of a person or animal) Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep.
Example: I need to get a good rest tonight; I was up late last night.
Any relief from exertion; a state of quiet and relaxation.
Example: We took a rest at the top of the hill to get our breath back.
Peace; freedom from worry, anxiety, annoyances; tranquility.
Example: It was nice to have a rest from the phone ringing when I unplugged it for a while.

Synonyms: break, repose, time off, cradle, support, peace, quiet, roo

Antonyms: activity, motion

verb

To cease from action, motion, work, or performance of any kind; stop; desist; be without motion.
To come to a pause or an end; end.
To be free from that which harasses or disturbs; be quiet or still; be undisturbed.

Synonyms: be, lie, remain, reside, stay, relieve, lean, relax

noun

That which remains.
Example: She ate some of the food, but was not hungry enough to eat it all, so she put the rest in the refrigerator to finish later.
Those not included in a proposition or description; the remainder; others.
A surplus held as a reserved fund by a bank to equalize its dividends, etc.; in the Bank of England, the balance of assets above liabilities.

Synonyms: lave, remainder

verb

To remain.

verb

To arrest.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to refresh oneself by ceasing work or activity

In a sentence: "They rest."

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Letter Values

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REST Scrabble FAQ

Is REST a Scrabble word?: REST is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 4 points.
What does REST mean?: to refresh oneself by ceasing work or activity
How do you use REST in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They rest."
How many points is REST worth in Scrabble?: REST is worth 4 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept REST?: REST is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to REST?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CREST, DREST, PREST, WREST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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