Siesta
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A short sleep or rest taken in the early afternoon, particularly common in hot climates.
“After a large lunch, the whole family retired for their customary siesta.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/siˈɛstə/
Syllables
si·es·ta
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Worth 7 points, low-value tiles but excellent for unloading surplus vowels from a heavy rack
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