Lingered
/ˈlɪŋɡəd/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:13 pts8 letters
Definition of Lingered
verb
- To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so; to loiter.
- To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.
- (often followed by on) To consider or contemplate for a period of time; to engage in analytic thinking or discussion.
Anagrams of Lingered
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
l1
i1
n1
g2
e1
r1
e1
d2
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Lingered
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Lingered"
Lingered is a 8-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "lingered" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.
Using "Lingered" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "lingered" is a medium-scoring word.