How many points is ZEST worth in Scrabble?

ZEST is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ZEST?

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

Can you add a letter to ZEST?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ZEST

13 pts

ZEST is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. ZEST means "to scrape off and save the colored part of the peel of a citrus fruit".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to scrape off and save the colored part of the peel of a citrus fruit

In a sentence: "They zest."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of ZEST. It scores 13 points.

Word forms

Back hooks

Add one letter after ZEST. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

ZESTY17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in ZEST, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

Z10

= 13

ZEST Scrabble FAQ

Is ZEST a Scrabble word?: ZEST is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does ZEST mean?: to scrape off and save the colored part of the peel of a citrus fruit
How do you use ZEST in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They zest."
How many points is ZEST worth in Scrabble?: ZEST is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ZEST?: ZEST is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ZEST?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ZESTY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.