Definitions For Risp

Noun

RISP (plural RISPs) A rubbing or grating together.

Verb

{{en-verb}} To rub together, to rasp or grate.

Alternative forms

resp {{qualifier, Scotland}}

Etymology

From Middle English rispen, from {{der, en, non, rispa, , scratch}}, from {{der, en, gem-pro, ripsōną, , to rend; rip; tear open}}, from {{der, en, ine-pro, *reyb-, , to tear; snatch; pluck; reap}}. Compare also {{cog, non, rifsa, , to plunder; reave}}.

Anagrams

IRPs, IRSP, PIRs, irps, pris, rips

Is Risp a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends NO
Scrabble US NO
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary NO

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
6
Words with Friends
7

The word Risp is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words with Friends

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