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Word: ESCAPEMENT

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
E 1 S 1 C 3 A 1 P 3 E 1 M 3 E 1 N 1 T 1
Length 10 letters
Syllables 4
Pronunciation /eskหˆรฆpement/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 16 pts
WWF Score 20 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 8
Top Tile C (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of ESCAPEMENT

noun
  1. 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.
  2. A mechanism found in devices such as a typewriter or printer which controls lateral motion of the carriage.
  3. An escape or means of escape.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Likely derived from Middle English via Old French, utilizing the Latin noun-forming suffix "-mentum" denoting result or instrument.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "escapement" to secure the victory."
  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "escapement" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 16 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 16 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 20 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ESCAPEMENT a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
ESCAPEMENT is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is ESCAPEMENT worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, ESCAPEMENT is worth 16 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 20 points.
How many syllables are in ESCAPEMENT? โ–ผ
There are 4 syllables in ESCAPEMENT.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ESCAPEMENT:

  • # the escapement effect
  • # master of escapement
  • # playing with escapement
  • # in terms of escapement
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