How many points is LINGER worth in Scrabble?

LINGER is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LINGER?

LINGER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to LINGER?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BLINGER, CLINGER, FLINGER, SLINGER, LINGERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

LINGER

7 pts

LINGER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. LINGER means "delay or prolong departure".

verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

delay or prolong departure

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Check the Scrabble meaning of LINGER. It scores 7 points.

Front hooks

Add one letter before LINGER. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Back hooks

Add one letter after LINGER. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

LINGERS8 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in LINGER, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 7

LINGER Scrabble FAQ

Is LINGER a Scrabble word?: LINGER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points.
How many points is LINGER worth in Scrabble?: LINGER is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LINGER?: LINGER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LINGER?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BLINGER, CLINGER, FLINGER, SLINGER, LINGERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.