Late has 20 synonyms including deep, tardily, new. Opposite words include early and middle. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Late contains 4 letters: 2 vowels (A, E) and 2 consonants (L, T). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Late scores 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends. Short words like late fit near bonus squares on the board. With 2 vowels and 2 consonants, this word has a balanced letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| posthumous | 17 | 20 | 10 |
| after-hours | 16 | 16 | 11 |
| advanced | 15 | 18 | 8 |
| belatedly | 15 | 17 | 9 |
| unpunctual | 14 | 22 | 10 |
The most common synonyms for late are deep, tardily, new, modern, ripe. In total, there are 20 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of late include early, middle.
Yes, late is a valid Scrabble word worth 4 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 5 points.
Late has 4 letters: 2 vowels (A, E) and 2 consonants (L, T).