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LINGER

6 letters · 2 syllables

L 1/2
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3
E 1/1
R 1/1
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Definition of LINGER

LINGER is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
10
points

Is LINGER a Scrabble Word?

Yes, LINGER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Tip: LINGER uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for LINGER

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter linger Total
Scrabble 111211 7
WWF 212311 10

Anagrams of LINGER

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

lering 7/10

Words You Can Make With the Letters in LINGER

56 words from the letters in LINGER

6-letter words

lering 7/10 UK

5-letter words

ingle 6/9 USUKWWF ligne 6/9 UK liger 6/8 USUKWWF reign 6/8 USUKWWF renig 6/8 USUKWWF liner 5/7 USUKWWF

4-letter words

glei 5/7 UK gien 5/7 USUKWWF glen 5/8 USUKWWF leng 5/8 UK ling 5/8 USWWF rgie 5/6 UK girl 5/7 USUKWWF girn 5/7 USUKWWF grin 5/7 USUKWWF ring 5/7 USUKWWF lien 4/6 USUKWWF line 4/6 USUKWWF leir 4/5 UK lier 4/5 USUKWWF lire 4/5 USUKWWF riel 4/5 USUKWWF rile 4/5 USUKWWF rein 4/5 USUKWWF rine 4/5 UK nirl 4/6 UK

3-letter words

gie 4/5 USUKWWF gel 4/6 USUKWWF leg 4/6 USUKWWF lig 4/6 UK eng 4/6 USWWF gen 4/6 USWWF gin 4/6 USUKWWF erg 4/5 USUKWWF gre 4/5 UK reg 4/5 USWWF rig 4/5 USUKWWF lei 3/4 USUKWWF lie 3/4 USUKWWF lin 3/5 USWWF nil 3/5 USUKWWF ire 3/3 USUKWWF rei 3/3 USUKWWF ern 3/4 USUKWWF ren 3/4 UK rin 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ge 3/4 UK el 2/3 USWWF li 2/3 USWWF en 2/3 USUKWWF ne 2/3 USUKWWF in 2/3 USUKWWF ln 2/4 UK er 2/2 USUKWWF re 2/2 USUKWWF

How to Use LINGER in Word Games

LINGER is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, LINGER is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LINGER to find 56 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About LINGER

What does LINGER mean?
LINGER is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is LINGER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LINGER is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LINGER worth in Scrabble?
LINGER is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from LINGER?
You can make 56 words from the letters in LINGER. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of LINGER?
The anagrams of LINGER (words using the exact same letters) are: LERING. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.