1verb
remain present although waning or gradually dying
“Her perfume lingered on”
01 Word definition
linger
6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants
Is LINGER a word?
Yes. LINGER is a 6-letter verb. remain present although waning or gradually dying Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
L-I-N-G-E-RHow do you spell LINGER?
LINGER contains 6 letters, begins with L, and ends with R.
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2verb
be about a place without any apparent purpose
“The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗loiterloungefootlelollygagloaflallygag
02 Letter breakdown
How is LINGER spelled?
L1I2N3G4E5R6
03 Word-game status
Can you play LINGER?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 7 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About LINGER.
How do you spell LINGER?
LINGER is spelled L-I-N-G-E-R. It contains 6 letters.