Is KEYEST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, KEYEST is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does KEYEST mean?
Keyest is a form of KEY.
- noun
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
- adjective
serving as an essential component
“a cardinal rule”
- noun
something crucial for explaining
“the key to development is economic integration”
- noun
pitch of the voice
“he spoke in a low key”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
13
Scrabble
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Words With Friends
6
Letters
K (5) + E (1) + Y (4) + E (1) + S (1) + T (1) = 13 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsNot listed
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 KEYEST
KEYEST has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of KEYEST
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from KEYEST
The 44 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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