LATCH

“LATCH” is a valid word.

10 Scrabble points

11 Words with Friends

5 letters

Definition

spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key
catch for fastening a door or gate; a bar that can be lowered or slid into a groove

chatan informal conversation
haltthe state of inactivity following an interruption
tachmeasuring instrument for indicating speed of rotation
talca fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder
latha narrow thin strip of wood used as backing for plaster or to make latticework

acta legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
catfeline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
hatheaddress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
lacresinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects; used in e.g. varnishes and sealing wax
lata broad flat muscle on either side of the back
altangular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

ata highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series); a decay product of uranium and thorium
ah
ha(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
laa white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
ala silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
taa hard grey lustrous metallic element that is highly resistant to corrosion; occurs in niobite and fergusonite and tantalite