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Is REST a Scrabble Word?

Yes, REST is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “something left after other parts have been taken away”.

Quick answer

Is REST a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. REST is a valid 4-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 4 points in Scrabble and 4 points in Words With Friends, and it has 3 anagrams: ERST, RETS, TRES.

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Letters
4
Scrabble
4 pts
Words With Friends
4 pts
Anagrams
3
Familiarity
100th percentile

REST meaning and definition

REST has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.

REST as a noun

  1. Something left after other parts have been taken away.
  2. Freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility).

REST as a verb

  1. Not move; be in a resting position.
  2. Take a short break from one's activities in order to relax.

REST Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

REST scores 4 in Scrabble and 4 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is R, worth 1 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
R11
E11
S11
T11
Total44

REST on premium squares

On a double word square REST scores 8 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 12. Putting R on a triple letter square instead adds 2 points. Its face value is low, so placement matters more than the tiles: land it across a word square to make it pay. At 4 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Rearranging the letters of REST

3 words use exactly the same 4 letters as REST. See all anagrams of REST.

  • erst4
  • rets4
  • tres4

Shorter words hiding in REST

The letters R, E, S, T make 13 shorter words, up to 3 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble REST: all 13 words.

  • set3
  • er2
  • re2
  • te2
  • es2
  • est3
  • res3
  • ret3
  • ers3
  • et2
  • ser3
  • st2
  • tes3

Words like REST

One-letter changes to REST, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in REST

Add one letter to REST

  • crest7
  • reset5
  • wrest8
  • drest6
  • prest7
  • reast5
  • reest5
  • reist5
  • resat5
  • resit5
  • resto5
  • rests5
  • resty8
  • trest5

Remove one letter from REST

  • est3
  • res3
  • ret3

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REST word facts

REST is a 4-letter word with 4 distinct letters: 1 vowel (E) and 3 consonants. It starts with R and ends with T. By corpus frequency, REST is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters R, E, S, T on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 4 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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REST Scrabble word FAQ

Is REST a Scrabble word?

Yes. REST is a valid 4-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 4 points in Scrabble and 4 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does REST mean?

REST is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “something left after other parts have been taken away”.

How many points is REST worth in Scrabble?

REST is worth 4 points in Scrabble: R (1) + E (1) + S (1) + T (1). On a double word square it scores 8, and on a triple word square 12.

How many points is REST in Words With Friends?

REST is worth 4 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

What are the anagrams of REST?

REST has 3 anagrams: ERST, RETS, TRES. Each uses exactly the same letters.

What words can you make from the letters in REST?

You can make 13 shorter words from the letters in REST, including SET, ER, RE and TE.

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