Is LATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 4 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LATE mean?
- adjective
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
“late evening”
- adverb
later than usual or than expected
“the train arrived late”
- adjective
after the expected or usual time; delayed
“a belated birthday card”
- adjective
of the immediate past or just previous to the present time
“a late development”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
4
Scrabble
5
Words With Friends
4
Letters
L (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 4 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for LATE
Single letters that turn LATE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of LATE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from LATE
The 23 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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