1adjective
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
“late evening”
01 Word definition
late
4 letters · 2 vowels · 2 consonants
Is LATE a word?
Yes. LATE is a 4-letter adjective. being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
L-A-T-EHow do you spell LATE?
LATE contains 4 letters, begins with L, and ends with E.
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2adjective
after the expected or usual time; delayed
“a belated birthday card”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗belatedtardy
02 Letter breakdown
How is LATE spelled?
L1A2T3E4
03 Word-game status
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This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 4 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About LATE.
How do you spell LATE?
LATE is spelled L-A-T-E. It contains 4 letters.