How many points is LATE worth in Scrabble?

LATE is worth 4 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LATE?

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

Can you add a letter to LATE?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ALATE, BLATE, ELATE, PLATE, SLATE, LATED, LATEN, LATER, LATEX. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

LATE

4 pts

LATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 4 points. LATE means "after the normal or expected time".

adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

after the normal or expected time

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Check the Scrabble meaning of LATE. It scores 4 points.

Front hooks

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

Back hooks

Add one letter after LATE. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 4

LATE Scrabble FAQ

Is LATE a Scrabble word?: LATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 4 points.
How many points is LATE worth in Scrabble?: LATE is worth 4 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LATE?: LATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LATE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ALATE, BLATE, ELATE, PLATE, SLATE, LATED, LATEN, LATER, LATEX. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.