Risqu
5 lettersadjectiveUpdated June 2026
Definition
slightly indecent or liable to shock
“The risqu humour was not to everyone's taste.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
ris·qu
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"Risqu" is worth 14 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile Q — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
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