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Lateral

Yes, lateral is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble.

What does lateral mean?

noun

  1. a pass to a receiver upfield from the passer

adjective

  1. situated at or extending to the side the lateral branches of a tree
  2. lying away from the median and sagittal plane of a body lateral lemniscus

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for lateral

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants3 / 4
Scrabble points7
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of lateral

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters LATERAL.

Words you can make from lateral

Unscramble LATERAL for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is lateral a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Lateral 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 lateral worth in Scrabble?

Lateral is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does lateral mean?

Lateral means: a pass to a receiver upfield from the passer.