MALINGERS
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of MALINGERS
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 MALINGERS in a Sentence
- "It is not uncommon on exam days for several students to malinger rather than prepare themselves."
Word Details
Is MALINGERS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MALINGERS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MALINGERS uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MALINGERS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | a | l | i | n | g | e | r | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MALINGERS
100 words from the letters in MALINGERS
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How to Use MALINGERS in Word Games
MALINGERS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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