Definition of escheat

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • escheat is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • escheat is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • escheat is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of escheat


  • a reversion to the state (as the ultimate owner of property) in the absence of legal heirs (noun)
  • the property that reverts to the state (noun)

See definition of escheat in Merriam Webster