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Latch

Yes, latch is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does latch mean?

noun

  1. spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key
  2. catch for fastening a door or gate; a bar that can be lowered or slid into a groove

verb

  1. fasten with a latch latch the door

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants1 / 4
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of latch

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters LATCH.

Words you can make from latch

Unscramble LATCH for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is latch a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Latch is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is latch worth in Scrabble?

Latch is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does latch mean?

Latch means: spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key.

Could latch be a Wordle answer?

Latch is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.