RACY
/ˈɹeɪsi/
4 letters · 2 syllables · adjective
Definition of RACY
Mildly risqué.
"She wore a racy dress that was just barely appropriate for the occasion."
Having a strong flavor indicating origin; of distinct characteristic taste; tasting of the soil.
"a racy wine"
(by extension) Exciting to the mind by a strong or distinctive character of thought or language; peculiar and piquant; fresh and lively.
Examples of RACY in a Sentence
- "She wore a racy dress that was just barely appropriate for the occasion."
- "a racy wine"
Word Details
Is RACY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RACY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like RACY are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for RACY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | a | c | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RACY
12 words from the letters in RACY
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use RACY in Word Games
RACY is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: RACY is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble RACY to find 12 additional valid words.