01 Word definition

latent

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is LATENT a word?

Yes. LATENT is a 6-letter adjective. potentially existing but not presently evident or realized Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell LATENT?

L-A-T-E-N-T

LATENT contains 6 letters, begins with L, and ends with T.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. potentially existing but not presently evident or realized

    “a latent fingerprint”

2adjective

  1. (pathology) not presently active

    “latent infection”
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score6points
Words With Friends8points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is LATENT spelled?

L1A2T3E4N5T6
Starts withLATFirst 3 letters
Ends withENTLast 3 letters
Unique letters5Repeats T
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play LATENT?

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Base tile value: 6 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 LATENT.

How do you spell LATENT?

LATENT is spelled L-A-T-E-N-T. It contains 6 letters.