Is VESTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, VESTS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does VESTS mean?
Vests is a form of VEST.
- verb
provide with power and authority
“They vested the council with special rights”
- noun
a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
- noun
a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body
- verb
place (authority, property, or rights) in the control of a person or group of persons
“She vested her vast fortune in her two sons”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
5
Letters
V (4) + E (1) + S (1) + T (1) + S (1) = 8 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 VESTS
VESTS 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.
Words you can make from VESTS
The 14 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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