Crest

5 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

The top or highest part of something, especially a hill or wave. Also refers to a decorative emblem.

“They reached the crest of the mountain at sunset.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/krɛst/

Related Words

Synonyms

peak summittop

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Strong consonant cluster with CR start and ST end.

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Scrabble

Worth 7 points with good letter distribution.

Words Related to Crest

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “crest” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

arest brest chest creat crept cresc cress crost crust cryst drest prest trest wrest

Words you can make from Crest

Shorter words formed from the letters in “crest”.

cert cest cres crts erst rest

Add a letter to make a longer word

6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “crest”.

escort secret sector

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