What does NEST mean?

Pronunciation
/nɛst/
Letters
4
Scrabble score
4
Words With Friends score
5
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
  2. a kind of gun emplacement“a machine-gun nest”
  3. a cosy or secluded retreat
  4. a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality“a nest of thieves”
  5. furniture pieces made to fit close together

verb

  1. inhabit a nest, usually after building“birds are nesting outside my window every Spring”
  2. fit together or fit inside“nested bowls”
  3. move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position“We cuddled against each other to keep warm”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

nests5nested7nesting8

Anagrams of NEST

sent4 tens4nets4

Words inside NEST

9 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

ens3net3 sen3 set3 ten3 en2 es2et2ne2

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Anagrams of NEST

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Questions

Is NEST a valid word in word games?

NEST is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is NEST worth?

NEST is worth 4 points with Scrabble letter values and 5 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from NEST?

9 other words, including SET, TEN, NET and ET.