Risky

5 lettersadjective

Updated June 2026

Definition

involving the possibility of danger or loss

“The risky venture paid off handsomely in the end.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈrɪski/

Syllables

risk·y

Related Words

Synonyms

hazardous wildbadspeculative

Word Game Tips

🟩

Wordle

"Risky" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.

🔤

Scrabble

"Risky" is worth 12 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

Words Related to Risky

Anagrams of Risky

Words that use exactly the same letters as “risky”.

sirky

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “risky” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

misky pisky ricky risks rusky

Words you can make from Risky

Shorter words formed from the letters in “risky”.

irks risk

Explore Similar Words

5-letter words starting with R 5-letter words ending with Y All 5-letter words 4-letter words 6-letter words All word lists

Try These Tools

Wordle Solver Anagram Solver Scrabble Helper Crossword Solver Spelling Bee Solver

Dictionary References

Look up risky in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.

Cambridge Dictionary Merriam-Webster

Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!

Download Free