How many points is ESCAPE worth in Scrabble?

ESCAPE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ESCAPE?

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

Can you add a letter to ESCAPE?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ESCAPED, ESCAPEE, ESCAPER, ESCAPES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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Scrabble Dictionary

ESCAPE

10 pts

ESCAPE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. ESCAPE means "get free (of)".

Meaning & examples

/əˈskeɪp/

Pronunciation: /əˈskeɪp/

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noun

The act of leaving a dangerous or unpleasant situation.
Example: The prisoners made their escape by digging a tunnel.
Leakage or outflow, as of steam or a liquid, or an electric current through defective insulation.
Something that has escaped; an escapee.

verb

To get free; to free oneself.
Example: The factory was evacuated after toxic gases escaped from a pipe.
To avoid (any unpleasant person or thing); to elude, get away from.
Example: He only got a fine and so escaped going to jail.
To avoid capture; to get away with something, avoid punishment.
Example: Luckily, I escaped with only a fine.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

get free (of)

In a sentence: "They escape."

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Back hooks

Add one letter after ESCAPE. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in ESCAPE, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 10

ESCAPE Scrabble FAQ

Is ESCAPE a Scrabble word?: ESCAPE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does ESCAPE mean?: get free (of)
How do you use ESCAPE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They escape."
How many points is ESCAPE worth in Scrabble?: ESCAPE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ESCAPE?: ESCAPE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ESCAPE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ESCAPED, ESCAPEE, ESCAPER, ESCAPES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.