How many points is ZESTS worth in Scrabble?

ZESTS is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ZESTS?

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

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ZESTS

14 pts

ZESTS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points. ZESTS is a verb form of zest. ZEST means "to scrape off and save the colored part of the peel of a citrus fruit".

Meaning & examples

noun

The outer skin of a citrus fruit, used as a flavouring or garnish.
Example: The orange zest gives the strong flavor in this dish.
General vibrance of flavour.
Example: I add zest to the meat by rubbing it with a spice mixture before grilling.
(by extension) Enthusiasm; keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.

Synonyms: gusto, relish, punch, spice, tang, zing

verb

To scrape the zest from a fruit.
To make more zesty.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ZESTS is a verb form of zest. ZEST means "to scrape off and save the colored part of the peel of a citrus fruit".

In a sentence: "They zests."

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Base words

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ZEST13 pts

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Letter Values

Z10

= 14

ZESTS Scrabble FAQ

Is ZESTS a Scrabble word?: ZESTS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points.
What does ZESTS mean?: ZESTS is a verb form of zest. ZEST means "to scrape off and save the colored part of the peel of a citrus fruit".
How do you use ZESTS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They zests."
How many points is ZESTS worth in Scrabble?: ZESTS is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ZESTS?: ZESTS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).