What does VEST mean?

Pronunciation
/vɛst/
Letters
4
Scrabble score
7
Words With Friends score
8
How common
Fairly common

Meaning

noun

  1. a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
  2. a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body

verb

  1. provide with power and authority“They vested the council with special rights”
  2. place (authority, property, or rights) in the control of a person or group of persons“She vested her vast fortune in her two sons”
  3. become legally vested“The property vests in the trustees”
  4. clothe oneself in ecclesiastical garments
  5. clothe formally; especially in ecclesiastical robes

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

vests8vesting11

Anagrams of VEST

vets7

Words inside VEST

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

set3 vet6 es2et2

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Questions

Is VEST a valid word in word games?

VEST 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 VEST worth?

VEST is worth 7 points with Scrabble letter values and 8 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from VEST?

4 other words, including SET, ET, ES and VET.