01 Word definition

latch

5 letters · 1 vowel · 4 consonants

Is LATCH a word?

Yes. LATCH is a 5-letter noun. spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell LATCH?

L-A-T-C-H

LATCH contains 5 letters, begins with L, and ends with H.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

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

2noun

  1. catch for fastening a door or gate; a bar that can be lowered or slid into a groove

Synonyms
door latch
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score10points
Words With Friends11points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is LATCH spelled?

L1A2T3C4H5
Starts withLATFirst 3 letters
Ends withTCHLast 3 letters
Unique letters5No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About LATCH.

How do you spell LATCH?

LATCH is spelled L-A-T-C-H. It contains 5 letters.