Is LATCHES a word?
LATCHES is a valid word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, has 7 letters, and can be rearranged into 2 other words, plus 60 shorter words built from the same letters.
Yes, LATCHES is a valid word.
What does latches mean?
LATCHES is an inflected form of latch.
noun: spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key.
Definition from WordNet, Princeton University.
LATCHES: word details
- Pronunciation: LA-chuhz (approx., 2 syllables)
- Length: 7 letters, a medium-length word. It is one of 33,192 7-letter words in our dictionary.
- Scrabble: worth 12 points on the tiles.
- Words With Friends: worth 13 points on the tiles.
- Games: recognised in the combined word list Unscrambly uses for Scrabble and Words With Friends. Acceptance in official tournament lists (TWL, SOWPODS) can vary.
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Frequently asked questions
What does LATCHES mean?
LATCHES is an inflected form of latch and is a noun. It means: spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key.
Is LATCHES a valid word?
Yes, LATCHES is a valid word. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
Unscrambly validity is based on a large open English word list used across word games. Word acceptance varies by the exact tournament dictionary in use.