Is RISKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RISKS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does RISKS mean?
Risks is a form of RISK.
- verb
expose to a chance of loss or damage
“We risked losing a lot of money in this venture”
- noun
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
“drinking alcohol is a health hazard”
- noun
a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury
“he saw the rewards but not the risks of crime”
- verb
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
“When you buy these stocks you are gambling”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
5
Letters
R (1) + I (1) + S (1) + K (5) + S (1) = 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 RISKS
Single letters that turn RISKS into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from RISKS
The 18 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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