late
late is a valid 4-letter word worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words with Friends.
What does late mean?
In the recent past.
“lately the rules have been enforced”
“as late as yesterday she was fine”
To an advanced time.
“talked late into the evening”
Later than usual or than expected.
“the train arrived late”
“we awoke late”
Of a later stage in the development of a language or literature; used especially of dead languages.
At or toward an end or late period or stage of development.
“the late phase of feudalism”
“a later symptom of the disease”
After the expected or usual time; delayed.
“a belated birthday card”
“I'm late for the plane”
(used especially of persons) of the immediate past.
“our late President is still very active”
Of the immediate past or just previous to the present time.
“a late development”
“their late quarrel”
Being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time.
“late evening”
“late 18th century”
Having died recently.
“her late husband”