Crossword clue
Jest crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Jest”, from 3–9 letters. The most likely answer is JOKE.
Top answer
JOKE
4 letters · Something said to amuse
All answers for “Jest”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| PUN | 3 | Joke based on wordplay |
| GAG | 3 | Comic line or joke |
| KID | 3 | Verb: joke or tease |
| FUN | 3 | Playfulness, as in in fun |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| JOKE Best match | 4 | Something said to amuse |
| QUIP | 4 | A witty remark |
| JOSH | 4 | Verb: tease good-naturedly |
| JAPE | 4 | Practical joke or prank |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| PRANK | 5 | A practical joke or trick |
| TEASE | 5 | Verb: make fun of playfully |
| CRACK | 5 | Informal: joke or quip |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| BANTER | 6 | Playful teasing talk |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| QUIBBLE | 7 | Old sense: a pun or play on words |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| RAILLERY | 8 | Good-humoured teasing or banter |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| WISECRACK | 9 | Clever, flippant remark |
| WITTICISM | 9 | A witty remark or saying |
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What does “Jest” mean?
As a noun, a joke or playful remark; as a verb, to speak or act in fun. The phrase in jest means not seriously.
Solving tip
JOKE and QUIP are the most common four-letter answers; for the verb, try JOSH, KID or TEASE.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Jest"?
The most likely answer is JOKE (4 letters) — Something said to amuse. Other common answers are QUIP (4), PUN (3), GAG (3), WISECRACK (9).
How many letters are in the answer to "Jest"?
Answers to "Jest" range from 3–9 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.