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Is RIPOSTING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RIPOSTING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RIPOSTING mean?

Riposting is a form of RIPOSTE.

  1. noun

    a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

    “it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher”

  2. noun

    (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge

  3. verb

    make a return thrust

    “his opponent riposted”

  4. verb

    answer back

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
15
Letters
9

R (1) + I (1) + P (3) + O (1) + S (1) + T (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 12 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 RIPOSTING

RIPOSTING has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from RIPOSTING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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