MALINGERED
10 letters · 4 syllables · verb
Definition of MALINGERED
To feign illness, injury, or incapacitation in order to avoid work, obligation, or perilous risk.
"It is not uncommon on exam days for several students to malinger rather than prepare themselves."
To self-inflict real injury or infection (to inflict self-harm) in order to avoid work, obligation, or perilous risk.
Examples of MALINGERED in a Sentence
- "It is not uncommon on exam days for several students to malinger rather than prepare themselves."
Word Details
Is MALINGERED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MALINGERED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MALINGERED uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MALINGERED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | a | l | i | n | g | e | r | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MALINGERED
100 words from the letters in MALINGERED
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How to Use MALINGERED in Word Games
MALINGERED is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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