ZEST
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Definition
Pronunciation: //zɛst//
noun
- (by extension) Enthusiasm; keen enjoyment; relish; gusto."Auntie Mame had a real zest for life."
- (rare) The woody, thick skin enclosing the kernel of a walnut."The green zest of walnuts was used by the women to shine their teeth and it also gave a beautiful rust colour to their lips."
- (slang, LGBTQ, derogatory) State of being effeminate or a flamboyant homosexual.
verb
- (cooking) To scrape the zest from a fruit.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 13 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 13 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'ZEST'?
The word ZEST is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
Z10
E1
S1
T1
Total: 13 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ZEST'?
The word ZEST is worth 13 points in Words With Friends.
Z10
E1
S1
T1
Total: 13 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.