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Is JEST a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, JEST is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does JEST mean?

  1. noun

    a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

    “he told a very funny joke”

  2. verb

    tell a joke; speak humorously

    “He often jokes even when he appears serious”

  3. noun

    activity characterized by good humor

  4. verb

    act in a funny or teasing way

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
13
Letters
4

J (8) + E (1) + S (1) + T (1) = 11 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for JEST

Single letters that turn JEST into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Anagrams of JEST

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from JEST

The 8 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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