Latchet
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A narrow leather strap or thong used to fasten a sandal or shoe to the foot.
“The biblical phrase about not being worthy to fasten the latchet of another's sandal is a famous expression of humility.”
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Syllables
latch·et
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Wordle
LATCH forms the first five letters, the ET ending distinguishes it from the shorter base word
Scrabble
Two T's plus C and H give solid tile value, the ET ending can hook to extend plays downward
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