LATE

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Definitions for late

Late

Far in the night, day, week, or other particular period; as, to lie abed late; to sit up late at night.

Lated

Belated; too late.

Lately

Not long ago; recently; as, he has lately arrived from Italy.

Lateness

The state, condition, or quality, of being late; as, the lateness of his arrival; the lateness of the hour; the lateness of the season.

Latenesses

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Lates

A genus of large percoid fishes, of which one species (Lates Niloticus) inhabits the Nile, and another (L. calcarifer) is found in the Ganges and other Indian rivers. They are valued as food fishes.

Word Game Validity

LATE is valid in Scrabble and most word games!
Scrabble Point Values

Total possible words using these letters:

2 Letter Words
  • AE - 2 points
  • AL - 2 points
  • AT - 2 points
  • EL - 2 points
  • ET - 2 points
  • ...and 2 more
3 Letter Words
  • ALE - 3 points
  • ALT - 3 points
  • ATE - 3 points
  • EAT - 3 points
  • ETA - 3 points
  • ...and 6 more
4 Letter Words
  • LATE - 4 points
  • TAEL - 4 points
  • TALE - 4 points
  • TEAL - 4 points
  • TELA - 4 points
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