How many points is ESCALATE worth in Scrabble?

ESCALATE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ESCALATE?

ESCALATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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ESCALATE

10 pts

ESCALATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. ESCALATE is a verb form of increase. INCREASE means "to make or become greater".

Meaning & examples

/ˈɛs.kə.leɪt/

verb

To increase (something) in extent or intensity; to intensify or step up.
Example: The shooting escalated the existing hostility.
In technical support, to transfer a customer, a problem, etc. to the next higher level of authority
Example: The tech 1 escalated the caller to a tech 2.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ESCALATE is a verb form of increase. INCREASE means "to make or become greater".

In a sentence: "They escalate."

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ESCALATE Scrabble FAQ

Is ESCALATE a Scrabble word?: ESCALATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does ESCALATE mean?: ESCALATE is a verb form of increase. INCREASE means "to make or become greater".
How do you use ESCALATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They escalate."
How many points is ESCALATE worth in Scrabble?: ESCALATE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ESCALATE?: ESCALATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).