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Is LINGER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LINGER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LINGER mean?

  1. verb

    remain present although waning or gradually dying

    “Her perfume lingered on”

  2. verb

    be about

    “The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square”

  3. verb

    leave slowly and hesitantly

  4. verb

    take one's time; proceed slowly

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

6

Letters

L (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) + E (1) + R (1) = 7 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for LINGER

Single letters that turn LINGER into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks3

Back hooks1

Words you can make from LINGER

The 45 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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