ESCROW
/ˈɛs.kɹəʊ̯/
6-letter word · 11 Scrabble points · 12 Words With Friends points
Meaning of ESCROW
- A written instrument, such as a deed, temporarily deposited with a neutral third party (the escrow agent), by the agreement of two parties to a valid contract. The escrow agent will deliver the document to the benefited party when the conditions of the contract have been met. The depositor has no control over the instrument in escrow.
- In common law, escrow applied to the deposits only of instruments for conveyance of land, but it now applies to all instruments so deposited.
- To place in escrow.
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About the word ESCROW
Is "ESCROW" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "ESCROW" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "ESCROW" worth?
In Scrabble, "ESCROW" is worth 11 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 12 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 33.
What does "ESCROW" mean?
A written instrument, such as a deed, temporarily deposited with a neutral third party (the escrow agent), by the agreement of two parties to a valid contract. The escrow agent will deliver the document to the benefited party when the conditions of the contract have been met. The depositor has no control over the instrument in escrow.
What are the anagrams of "ESCROW"?
1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as ESCROW: COWERS.