Risque

6 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Slightly improper or indecent in a way that hints at sexual content.

“The comedian's risque jokes made some members of the audience uncomfortable.”

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Synonyms

blue gamy gamey juicy naughty racy spicy

Antonyms

modest decent clean proper

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

The QUE ending without a U before Q is unusual, the word has a distinctive vowel-heavy finish.

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Scrabble

Worth 15 points, Q scores 10 points and RISQUE is valid without a following U, making it a premium play.

Words Related to Risque

Anagrams of Risque

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

quires squire

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “risque” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

bisque

Words you can make from Risque

Shorter words formed from the letters in “risque”.

quire risqu sieur eris ires reis rise rues ruse sire suer sure user

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “risque”.

cirques esquire queries

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