LATES is not a Scrabble word — it is valid only in Words with Friends
No for Scrabble. LATES is in none of the Scrabble word lists, but Words with Friends accepts it: that game keeps its own list, and it includes short forms that the paper dictionaries never carried. Worth 6 points there.
Which word lists accept LATES?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Not listed |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Not listed |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 45 / 100
Our own measure of how useful LATES is to know. It scores 5 from 5 tiles, takes 6 hooks, and its letters make up 7.0% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for LATES
Checked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF.
How LATES scores
Face value of the 5 tiles in LATES, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| l | 1 | 4 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
| t | 1 | 6 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
| s | 1 | 4 |
Drawing exactly these 5 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 7,262.
What stands out about LATES
- The same 5 tiles also spell 12 other words, so the rack is worth re-reading before you play it.
Counted from the four word lists we hold, not taken from anywhere else. How we calculate things
Anagrams of LATES
The 5 tiles of LATES in a different order — 12 found.
Words starting with LATES
5 longer words begin with LATES.
Words ending in LATES
Showing 24 of 320 words that end in LATES. Useful as a back hook: play LATES onto a word already on the board.
Words with LATES inside
6 words contain LATES in the middle. Words that start with LATES are listed separately above, so nothing is repeated.
Shorter words from the letters in LATES
Showing 40 of 71. See all in the Word Finder
Common questions about LATES
- Is LATES valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts LATES, where it scores 6 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is LATES worth?
- LATES is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words with Friends.
- What letters can be added to LATES?
- LATES takes 6 hooks: 5 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 5 letters of LATES:
Open LATES in the Word Finder