Zests

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

plural of zest; outer peels of citrus fruits, or enthusiasms

“She added lemon zests to the batter for extra flavour”

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Wordle

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

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Scrabble

"Zests" is worth 14 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile Z — land it on a premium square for a big swing.

Words Related to Zests

Words one letter different

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

bests gests hests jests nests pests rests tests vests wests zesty

Words you can make from Zests

Shorter words formed from the letters in “zests”.

sets

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