01 Word definition

jest

4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants

Is JEST a word?

Yes. JEST is a 4-letter noun. a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell JEST?

J-E-S-T

JEST contains 4 letters, begins with J, and ends with T.

Check another spelling

Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

    he told a very funny joke

2noun

  1. activity characterized by good humor

Synonyms
jokegaglaughjapejocularity
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score11points
Words With Friends13points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is JEST spelled?

J1E2S3T4
Starts withJESFirst 3 letters
Ends withESTLast 3 letters
Unique letters4No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play JEST?

Listed

UnscramblerHQ dictionary

This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.

Check

Scrabble

Base tile value: 11 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

Check

Words With Friends

Base tile value: 13 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About JEST.

How do you spell JEST?

JEST is spelled J-E-S-T. It contains 4 letters.