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Linger

Yes, linger is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble.

What does linger mean?

verb

  1. remain present although waning or gradually dying Her perfume lingered on
  2. be about The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square
  3. leave slowly and hesitantly

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for linger

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points7
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of linger

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters LINGER.

Words you can make from linger

Unscramble LINGER for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is linger a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Linger is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is linger worth in Scrabble?

Linger is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does linger mean?

Linger means: remain present although waning or gradually dying.