Rests

5 lettersverb

Updated June 2026

Definition

third person singular of rest; ceases work or is supported

“She rests her head on the cushion each afternoon.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/rɛsts/

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

"Rests" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.

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Words Related to Rests

Anagrams of Rests

Words that use exactly the same letters as “rests”.

tress

Words one letter different

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

bests gests hests jests nests pests rents restr resty rusts tests vests wests zests

Words you can make from Rests

Shorter words formed from the letters in “rests”.

erst rest sets

Add a letter to make a longer word

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

resist sister stores stress

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