LATE — Scrabble Check: LATE
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LATE scores 4 points (base, without multipliers).
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adjective
1
Near the end of a period of time.
It was late in the evening when we finally arrived.
2
Specifically, near the end of the day.
It was getting late and I was tired.
3
(usually not comparable) Associated with the end of a period.
Late Latin is less fully inflected than classical Latin.
4
Not arriving until after an expected time.
Even though we drove as fast as we could, we were still late.
adverb
1
After a deadline has passed, past a designated time.
We drove as fast as we could, but we still arrived late.
2
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.
3
Not long ago; just now.
📚 Source: en.wiktionary.org/wiki/late
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is LATE allowed in Scrabble?
Yes, LATE is a legal Scrabble word.
How many points is LATE worth in Scrabble?
LATE is worth 4 base points in Scrabble before any board multipliers are applied.