Word: RISQUE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of RISQUE
- Suggestive of sexual impropriety; bordering on the indelicate.
- A possible adverse event or outcome
- The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.
"2006, Trever Ramsey on BBC News website, Exercise 'cuts skin cancer risk' read at http//news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4764535.stm on 14 May 2006"
- The magnitude of possible loss consequent to a decision or event.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "risque" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "risque" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RISQUE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is RISQUE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in RISQUE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing RISQUE:
- # the risque effect
- # master of risque
- # playing with risque
- # in terms of risque
Hook Words
Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of RISQUE:
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Sub-words
Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of RISQUE:
Word Family
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Same Length Words (6 Letters)
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Words Starting with R
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