Word: ESCAPE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of ESCAPE
- 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."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "escape" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "escape", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ESCAPE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is ESCAPE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in ESCAPE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ESCAPE:
- # the escape effect
- # master of escape
- # playing with escape
- # in terms of escape
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