How many points is ESCAPIST worth in Scrabble?

ESCAPIST is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ESCAPIST?

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

Can you add a letter to ESCAPIST?

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

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ESCAPIST

12 pts

ESCAPIST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. ESCAPIST is a noun form of escapism. ESCAPISM means "taking refuge in fantasy to avoid unpleasant reality".

Meaning & examples

Pronunciation

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noun

Someone who wants to escape; especially from reality

adjective

Intended for or tending toward escape; especially, used to avoid, deny, or forget about reality, as through fantasy.
Example: He enjoys reading escapist fiction in his free time.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ESCAPIST is a noun form of escapism. ESCAPISM means "taking refuge in fantasy to avoid unpleasant reality".

In a sentence: "The escapist is noted."

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Base words

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ESCAPISM14 pts

Back hooks

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

ESCAPISTS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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ESCAPIST Scrabble FAQ

Is ESCAPIST a Scrabble word?: ESCAPIST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does ESCAPIST mean?: ESCAPIST is a noun form of escapism. ESCAPISM means "taking refuge in fantasy to avoid unpleasant reality".
How do you use ESCAPIST in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The escapist is noted."
How many points is ESCAPIST worth in Scrabble?: ESCAPIST is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ESCAPIST?: ESCAPIST is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ESCAPIST?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ESCAPISTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.