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ESCAPEMENT

10 letters · 4 syllables · noun

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Definition of ESCAPEMENT

noun

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.

noun

A mechanism found in devices such as a typewriter or printer which controls lateral motion of the carriage.

noun

An escape or means of escape.

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
4
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
20
points

Is ESCAPEMENT a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ESCAPEMENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

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 escapement Total
Scrabble 1131313111 16
WWF 1141414121 20

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ESCAPEMENT

100 words from the letters in ESCAPEMENT

9-letter words

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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Frequently Asked Questions About ESCAPEMENT

What does ESCAPEMENT mean?
ESCAPEMENT is a noun. 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.
Is ESCAPEMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ESCAPEMENT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ESCAPEMENT worth in Scrabble?
ESCAPEMENT is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from ESCAPEMENT?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ESCAPEMENT. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.