How many points is LATCH worth in Scrabble?

LATCH is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LATCH?

LATCH is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes KLATCH, SLATCH. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

10 pts

LATCH is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. LATCH means "to close with a type of fastening device".

/lætʃ/

Pronunciation: /lætʃ/

A fastening for a door that has a bar that fits into a notch or slot, and is lifted by a lever or string from either side.
A flip-flop electronic circuit
A latching.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to close with a type of fastening device

In a sentence: "They latch."

Check the Scrabble meaning of LATCH. It scores 10 points.

Add one letter before LATCH. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in LATCH, without blank tiles.

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Is LATCH a Scrabble word?: LATCH is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does LATCH mean?: to close with a type of fastening device
How do you use LATCH in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They latch."
How many points is LATCH worth in Scrabble?: LATCH is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LATCH?: LATCH is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LATCH?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes KLATCH, SLATCH. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.