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Is RISKY a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RISKY mean?

  1. adjective

    involving risk or danger

    “skydiving is a hazardous sport”

  2. adjective

    not financially safe or secure

    “a bad investment”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

5

Letters

R (1) + I (1) + S (1) + K (5) + Y (4) = 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 RISKY

Single letters that turn RISKY 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 RISKY

The 15 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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