Linger
/ˈlɪŋɡə/
Scrabble:7 ptsWWF:10 pts6 letters
Definition of Linger
verb
- To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so; to loiter.
- To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.
- (often followed by on) To consider or contemplate for a period of time; to engage in analytic thinking or discussion.
Anagrams of Linger
No exact anagrams found for "linger". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
l1
i1
n1
g2
e1
r1
Total: 7 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Linger
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Linger"
Linger is a 6-letter word that scores 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Linger" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "linger" is a low-scoring word.