Is RACY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RACY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does RACY mean?
- adjective
full of zest or vigor
“a racy literary style”
- adjective
marked by richness and fullness of flavor
“a rich ruby port”
- adjective
suggestive of sexual impropriety
“a blue movie”
- adjective
designed or suitable for competing in a race
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
4
Letters
R (1) + A (1) + C (3) + Y (4) = 9 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for RACY
Single letters that turn RACY into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks1
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from RACY
The 10 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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