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5-Letter Words Starting With RIS

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Popular 5-Letter Words Starting With RIS

The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.

All 5-Letter Words Starting With RIS 8 words

How common is RIS at the start of five-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 8 five-letter words that start with RIS. They average 7 points and the best is RISKY (12 points).

Total words
8
Average Scrabble score
7
out of 12 max
Everyday words
63%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
S
50% of words

Most common last letters

  • s 50%
  • i 12.5%
  • n 12.5%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring five-letter word that starts with RIS

r 1i 1s 1k 5y 4

R 1 + I 1 + S 1 + K 5 + Y 4 = 12 points

Double word
24 pts
Triple word
36 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

risky

  1. adjectiveinvolving risk or danger“skydiving is a hazardous sport”
  2. adjectivenot financially safe or secure“a bad investment”
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How many five-letter words that start with RIS are there?

There are 8 five-letter words that start with RIS in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring five-letter word that starts with RIS?

RISKY is worth 12 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are RISKS (9), RISHI (8), RISPS (7).

What are some common five-letter words that start with RIS?

Everyday examples include RISEN, RISKY, RISER, RISES, RISKS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare five-letter words that start with RIS score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include RISPS (7), RISUS (5). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.