Crest
/kɹɛst/
Scrabble:7 ptsWWF:8 pts5 letters
Definition of Crest
noun
- The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
- A tuft, or other natural ornament, growing on an animal's head, for example the comb of a cockerel, the swelling on the head of a snake, the lengthened feathers of the crown or nape of bird, etc.
- The plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on or displayed on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet.
- A bearing worn, not upon the shield, but usually on a helmet above it, sometimes (as for clerics) separately above the shield or separately as a mark for plate, in letterheads, and the like.
- The upper curve of a horse's neck.
Anagrams of Crest
No exact anagrams found for "crest". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
c3
r1
e1
s1
t1
Total: 7 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Crest
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Crest"
Crest is a 5-letter word that scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Crest" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "crest" is a low-scoring word.