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Latches
l 1a 1t 1c 3h 4e 1s 1
About 2 syllables
noun · verb · 7 letters · Common · plural and third-person singular form of latch
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does latches mean?
noun
spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key
Synonymsdoor latch
catch for fastening a door or gate; a bar that can be lowered or slid into a groove
verb
fasten with a latch
“latch the door”
Definitions shown for latch, the base form of latches.
Is LATCHES a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is LATCHES worth?
Scrabble
12 ptsWords With Friends
13 ptsWordfeud
13 ptsNYT Crossplay
12 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in LATCHES
Best shorter words top 30 of 235
chalet 11chaste 11cheats 11chelas 11laches 11sachet 11scathe 11sealch 11slatch 11taches 11thecal 11aches 10chals 10chase 10chats 10cheat 10chela 10chest 10clash 10latch 10leach 10letch 10scath 10tache 10tachs 10teach 10techs 10theca 10ache 9cash 9
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Add one letter to the front or back of LATCHES to make another word.
Words that end like LATCHES
Common words that share the ending -ATCHES, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
catchesmatcheswatchespatchesscratchesbatcheshatchesthatchesdispatchesmismatchesstopwatcheswristwatches
All words ending in -ATCHES Latches: quick answers
Is LATCHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. LATCHES is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 12 points before board bonuses.
How many points is LATCHES worth?
LATCHES scores 12 points in Scrabble, 13 in Words With Friends, 13 in Wordfeud and 12 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does latches mean?
latches is the plural and third-person singular form of latch, which means “spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in LATCHES?
You can make 235 shorter words from LATCHES, such as CHALET, CHASTE, CHEATS, CHELAS. See the full list.
What are the anagrams of LATCHES?
LATCHES rearranges into CHALETS, SATCHEL.