ESCALATION
10 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of ESCALATION
An increase or rise, especially one to counteract a perceived discrepancy
A deliberate or premeditated increase in the violence or geographic scope of a conflict
(customer support) The reassignment of a difficult customer problem to someone whose job is dedicated to handling such cases.
Word Details
Is ESCALATION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ESCALATION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ESCALATION uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ESCALATION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | s | c | a | l | a | t | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ESCALATION
100 words from the letters in ESCALATION
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How to Use ESCALATION in Word Games
ESCALATION is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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