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 CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CLATCH, KLATCH, SLATCH. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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10 pts

LATCH is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. LATCH means "fastening for a door with a bar and lever".

/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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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

fastening for a door with a bar and lever

In a sentence: "The latch is noted."

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

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Is LATCH a Scrabble word?: LATCH is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does LATCH mean?: fastening for a door with a bar and lever
How do you use LATCH in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The latch is noted."
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 CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CLATCH, KLATCH, SLATCH. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.