EVASION
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is EVASION a Scrabble word?
Yes. EVASION is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 10 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
- the act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuver
- nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do; "his evasion of his clear duty was reprehensible"; "that escape from the consequences is possible but unattractive"
- the deliberate act of failing to pay money; "his evasion of all his creditors"; "he was indicted for nonpayment"
- a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
Synonyms
escape, dodging, nonpayment, equivocation
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
EVASION scores 10 points before board multipliers.
- E = 1
- V = 4
- A = 1
- S = 1
- I = 1
- O = 1
- N = 1
Letter counts: A×1, E×1, I×1, N×1, O×1, S×1, V×1
EVASION has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
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Crossword relevance
EVASION is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with E, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "EVASION — a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth" (10 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
EVASION is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is EVASION a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
EVASION (noun): the act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuver. Additional senses: nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do; "his evasion of his clear duty was reprehensible"; "that escape from the consequences is possible but unattractive"; the deliberate act of failing to pay money; "his evasion of all his creditors"; "he was indicted for nonpayment"; a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth.
In standard Scrabble scoring, EVASION totals 10 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. EVASION relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
EVASION is 7 letters long, begins with E, ends with N, and sorts to the alphagram AEINOSV. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so EVASION is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 4 vowels, 3 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 7-letter entries, EVASION ranks by raw score (10 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include PIZZAZZ, ZYZZYVA, JAZZBOW, JAZZILY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, EVASION carries 4 vowels and 3 consonants. Its vowel-heavy shape often plays cleanly from racks with excess vowels. Hooks on E or N are common study angles; browse words starting with E and words ending with N to rehearse parallel sets.
EVASION is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with E, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 7-letter entries like EVASION frequently cross shorter words; knowing that EVASION contains A, E, I, N, O, S, V helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as e?????n to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside EVASION include EV, VA, AS — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: E, V, A, S, I, O, N. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble evasion directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 10 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat EVASION as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "EVASION — a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth" (10 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is EVASION a valid Scrabble word?
- EVASION is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 10 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is EVASION worth in Scrabble?
- EVASION is worth 10 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does EVASION mean?
- EVASION (noun): the act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuver. Additional senses: nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do; "his evasion of his clear duty was reprehensible"; "that escape from the consequences is possible but unattractive"; the deliberate act of failing to pay money; "his evasion of all his creditors"; "he was indicted for nonpayment"; a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of EVASION?
- EVASION scores 10 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 7-letter words.
- Does EVASION have anagrams?
- EVASION has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in EVASION?
- EVASION has 7 letters, starts with E, ends with N, and uses the alphagram AEINOSV (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find EVASION?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 7-letter results or "contains" patterns that match EVASION. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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