LATE
/leɪt/
4-letter word · 4 Scrabble points · 5 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of LATE
noun
- A shift (scheduled work period) that takes place late in the day or at night.
adjective
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Near the end of a period of time.
"It was late in the evening when we finally arrived."
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Specifically, near the end of the day.
"It was getting late and I was tired."
adverb
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After a deadline has passed, past a designated time.
"We drove as fast as we could, but we still arrived late."
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Formerly, especially in the context of service in a military unit.
"Colonel Easterwood, late of the 34th Carbines, was a guest at the dinner party."
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Anagrams of LATE
tael4
tale4
teal4
tela4
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About the word LATE
Is "LATE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "LATE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "LATE" worth?
In Scrabble, "LATE" is worth 4 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 5 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 12.
What does "LATE" mean?
A shift (scheduled work period) that takes place late in the day or at night.
What are the anagrams of "LATE"?
4 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as LATE: TAEL, TALE, TEAL, TELA.