Definition of latter

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • latter is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 6
  • latter is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 6
  • latter is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 7

Definition of latter


  • referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several) (adjective)

    Examples

    1. in the latter case
  • the second of two or the second mentioned of two (noun)

    Examples

    1. Tom and Dick were both heroes but only the latter is remembered today

See definition of latter in Merriam Webster