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lateral

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Is lateral a Scrabble word?

Yes, lateral is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 7 points in Scrabble.

Word Games

  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of lateral?

Definition

adj (English)

1. To the side; of or pertaining to the side.Examples: "The medial side of the knee faces the other knee, while the outer side of the knee is lateral."; "A fish senses changes in hydrodynamic pressure with its lateral line."Antonyms: medial

2. To the side; of or pertaining to the side.Examples: "The “Euphoria” and “Grey’s Anatomy” actor announced on Thursday that he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease."

3. To the side; of or pertaining to the side.

4. (UK) Non-linear or unconventional, as in, lateral thinking.UK

5. (phonetics, phonology) (of a consonant, especially the English clear l) Pertaining to speech sounds generated by partially blocking the egress of the airstream with the tongue, leaving space on one or both sides of the occlusion for air passage.

noun (English)

1. (linguistics) A sound produced through lateral pronunciation (such as /l/ in lateral).

2. (American football) A lateral pass.

3. (business) An employee hired for a position at the same organizational level or salary as their previous position.

verb (English)

1. (American football) To execute a lateral pass.

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "lateral"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "lateral"?

Scrabble
7 points
L1
A1
T1
E1
R1
A1
L1
Words With Friends
9 points
L2
A1
T1
E1
R1
A1
L2

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