RIOT
/ˈɹaɪ.ət/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of RIOT
Wanton or unrestrained behavior; uproar; tumult.
The tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by an unlawful assembly of three or more persons in the execution of some private object.
A wide and unconstrained variety.
"In summer this flower garden is a riot of colour."
To create or take part in a riot; to raise an uproar or sedition.
"The nuclear protesters rioted outside the military base."
To act in an unrestrained or wanton manner; to indulge in excess of feasting, luxury, etc.
To cause to riot; to throw into a tumult.
Examples of RIOT in a Sentence
- "In summer this flower garden is a riot of colour."
- "The nuclear protesters rioted outside the military base."
Word Details
Is RIOT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RIOT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like RIOT are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for RIOT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | i | o | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Anagrams of RIOT
Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RIOT
13 words from the letters in RIOT
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use RIOT in Word Games
RIOT is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 4 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: RIOT 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 RIOT to find 13 additional valid words.