Is LATER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LATER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LATER mean?
- adverb
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
“he apologized subsequently”
- adverb
at some eventual time in the future
“By and by he'll understand”
- adjective
coming at a subsequent time or stage
“without ulterior argument”
- adjective
at or toward an end or late period or stage of development
“the late phase of feudalism”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
5
Scrabble
6
Words With Friends
5
Letters
L (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 5 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 LATER
Single letters that turn LATER into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of LATER
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from LATER
The 47 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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