ESCAPEMENT
10 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of ESCAPEMENT
The contrivance in a timepiece (winding wristwatch) which connects the train of wheel work with the pendulum or balance, giving to the latter the impulse by which it is kept in vibration.
A mechanism found in devices such as a typewriter or printer which controls lateral motion of the carriage.
An escape or means of escape.
Word Details
Is ESCAPEMENT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ESCAPEMENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ESCAPEMENT uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ESCAPEMENT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | s | c | a | p | e | m | e | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ESCAPEMENT
100 words from the letters in ESCAPEMENT
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How to Use ESCAPEMENT in Word Games
ESCAPEMENT is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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