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MALINGERED

10 letters · 4 syllables · verb

M 3/4
A 1/1
L 1/2
I 1/1
N 1/2
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Definition of MALINGERED

verb

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."

verb

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

Letters
10
Syllables
4
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
18
points

Is MALINGERED a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

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 malingered Total
Scrabble 3111121112 14
WWF 4121231112 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in MALINGERED

100 words from the letters in MALINGERED

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.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MALINGERED to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About MALINGERED

What does MALINGERED mean?
MALINGERED is a verb. To feign illness, injury, or incapacitation in order to avoid work, obligation, or perilous risk.
Is MALINGERED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MALINGERED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MALINGERED worth in Scrabble?
MALINGERED is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from MALINGERED?
You can make 100 words from the letters in MALINGERED. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.