1noun
a pass to a receiver upfield from the passer
01 Word definition
lateral
7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants
Is LATERAL a word?
Yes. LATERAL is a 7-letter noun. a pass to a receiver upfield from the passer Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
L-A-T-E-R-A-LHow do you spell LATERAL?
LATERAL contains 7 letters, begins with L, and ends with L.
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2adjective
situated at or extending to the side
“the lateral branches of a tree”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗lateral passsidelong
02 Letter breakdown
How is LATERAL spelled?
L1A2T3E4R5A6L7
03 Word-game status
Can you play LATERAL?
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Scrabble
Base tile value: 7 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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About LATERAL.
How do you spell LATERAL?
LATERAL is spelled L-A-T-E-R-A-L. It contains 7 letters.