Is “Rest” a Scrabble word?
Yes
REST
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Rest
/ɹɛst/
noun
1.(of a person or animal) Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep.
“I need to get a good rest tonight; I was up late last night.”
2.Any relief from exertion; a state of quiet and relaxation.
“We took a rest at the top of the hill to get our breath back.”
3.Peace; freedom from worry, anxiety, annoyances; tranquility.
“It was nice to have a rest from the phone ringing when I unplugged it for a while.”
Synonyms: break, repose, time off, cradle, support, peace