Crossword clue
Zest crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Zest”, from 3–10 letters. The most likely answer is GUSTO.
Top answer
GUSTO
5 letters · Enjoyment and vigour
All answers for “Zest”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| PEP | 3 | Energy and high spirits |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| ELAN | 4 | Energy and flair |
| ZEAL | 4 | Great energy for a cause |
| ZING | 4 | Energy and liveliness |
| TANG | 4 | Strong sharp taste |
| PEEL | 4 | Outer skin of citrus fruit |
| RIND | 4 | Tough outer layer of fruit |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| GUSTO Best match | 5 | Enjoyment and vigour |
| VERVE | 5 | Vigour and spirit |
| VIGOR | 5 | Energy, US spelling |
| SPICE | 5 | Exciting quality |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| RELISH | 6 | Great enjoyment |
| VIGOUR | 6 | Energy, UK spelling |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| APPETITE | 8 | Natural desire or liking |
| PIQUANCY | 8 | Pleasantly sharp flavour |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| ENTHUSIASM | 10 | Intense enjoyment |
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What does “Zest” mean?
Zest means great enthusiasm and energy, or a piquant, exciting quality. It is also the outer coloured part of citrus peel used as flavouring.
Solving tip
Cover enthusiasm (GUSTO, RELISH, ELAN), flavour (TANG, PIQUANCY) and the citrus sense (PEEL, RIND). All are nouns.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Zest"?
The most likely answer is GUSTO (5 letters) — Enjoyment and vigour. Other common answers are RELISH (6), ELAN (4), ENTHUSIASM (10), ZEAL (4).
How many letters are in the answer to "Zest"?
Answers to "Zest" range from 3–10 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.