LATENCY
/ˈleɪ.tən.si/
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of LATENCY
The state of being latent.
A delay, a period between the initiation of something and the occurrence.
The delay between a stimulus and the response it triggers in an organism.
Word Details
Is LATENCY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LATENCY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of LATENCY earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for LATENCY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | a | t | e | n | c | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LATENCY
100 words from the letters in LATENCY
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How to Use LATENCY in Word Games
LATENCY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since LATENCY uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LATENCY to find 100 additional valid words.