How many points is LATENT worth in Scrabble?

LATENT is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LATENT?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

6 pts

LATENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points. LATENT means "hidden and not yet developed".

/ˈleɪ.tənt/

Pronunciation: /ˈleɪ.tənt/

(forensics) The residue left by a person's finger that can be made visible by a process such as powder dusting; a latent fingerprint.
An underlying cause that can be inferred from statistical correlations; factor.
Anything that is latent.

Existing or present but concealed or inactive.
(of a virus) remaining in an inactive or hidden phase; dormant.
Lying dormant or hidden until circumstances are suitable for development or manifestation.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

hidden and not yet developed

In a sentence: "It is latent."

Check the Scrabble meaning of LATENT. It scores 6 points.

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

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

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Is LATENT a Scrabble word?: LATENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points.
What does LATENT mean?: hidden and not yet developed
How do you use LATENT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is latent."
How many points is LATENT worth in Scrabble?: LATENT is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LATENT?: LATENT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LATENT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes LATENTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.