ESCAPING
/əsˈkeɪpɪŋ/
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of ESCAPING
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."
The act of one who escapes; an escape.
That which escapes or leaks out; an emission.
Examples of ESCAPING in a Sentence
- "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 ESCAPING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ESCAPING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ESCAPING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ESCAPING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | s | c | a | p | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ESCAPING
100 words from the letters in ESCAPING
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How to Use ESCAPING in Word Games
ESCAPING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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