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6-Letter Words Starting With NEST

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Popular 6-Letter Words Starting With NEST

The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.

All 6-Letter Words Starting With NEST 4 words

How common is NEST at the start of six-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 4 six-letter words that start with NEST. They average 6.3 points and the best is NESTED (7 points).

Total words
4
Average Scrabble score
6.3
out of 7 max
Everyday words
50%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
R
50% of words

Most common last letters

  • r 50%
  • d 25%
  • e 25%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring six-letter word that starts with NEST

n 1e 1s 1t 1e 1d 2

N 1 + E 1 + S 1 + T 1 + E 1 + D 2 = 7 points

Double word
14 pts
Triple word
21 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

nested

Form of nest

  1. verbinhabit a nest, usually after building“birds are nesting outside my window every Spring”
  2. verbfit together or fit inside“nested bowls”
  3. verbmove or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position“We cuddled against each other to keep warm”
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How many six-letter words that start with NEST are there?

There are 4 six-letter words that start with NEST in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring six-letter word that starts with NEST?

NESTED is worth 7 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are NESTLE (6), NESTER (6), NESTOR (6).

Which rare six-letter words that start with NEST score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include NESTER (6), NESTOR (6). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.