RISK
/ɹɪsk/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of RISK
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.
To incur risk of (something).
To incur risk of harming or jeopardizing.
To incur risk as a result of (doing something).
Examples of RISK in a Sentence
- "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"
Word Details
Is RISK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RISK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like RISK are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for RISK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | i | s | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RISK
13 words from the letters in RISK
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use RISK in Word Games
RISK is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: RISK 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 RISK to find 13 additional valid words.