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Word: LATECOMER

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
L 1 A 1 T 1 E 1 C 3 O 1 M 3 E 1 R 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 4
Pronunciation /lรฆtหˆekษ’mer/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 13 pts
WWF Score 16 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 8
Top Tile C (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of LATECOMER

noun
  1. One who has arrived comparatively recently.
  2. One who arrived late.

    "At the party the host made a point of greeting all the latecomers he missed in the first pass."

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "latecomer" to secure the victory."
  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "latecomer" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 13 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 13 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 16 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LATECOMER a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
LATECOMER is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is LATECOMER worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, LATECOMER is worth 13 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 16 points.
How many syllables are in LATECOMER? โ–ผ
There are 4 syllables in LATECOMER.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LATECOMER:

  • # the latecomer effect
  • # master of latecomer
  • # playing with latecomer
  • # in terms of latecomer

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