ESCAPES
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of ESCAPES
The act of leaving a dangerous or unpleasant situation.
"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.
To get free; to free oneself.
"The factory was evacuated after toxic gases escaped from a pipe."
To avoid (any unpleasant person or thing); to elude, get away from.
"He only got a fine and so escaped going to jail."
To avoid capture; to get away with something, avoid punishment.
"Luckily, I escaped with only a fine."
Examples of ESCAPES in a Sentence
- "The prisoners made their escape by digging a tunnel."
- "The factory was evacuated after toxic gases escaped from a pipe."
- "He only got a fine and so escaped going to jail."
- "Luckily, I escaped with only a fine."
Word Details
Is ESCAPES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ESCAPES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of ESCAPES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for ESCAPES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | s | c | a | p | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ESCAPES
92 words from the letters in ESCAPES
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How to Use ESCAPES in Word Games
ESCAPES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since ESCAPES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ESCAPES to find 92 additional valid words.