Unscramble LINGER - 44 Words Found

We found 44 words by unscrambling the letters in LINGER. The highest scoring Scrabble word from LINGER is LINGER worth 7 points.

What does LINGER mean?

To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so; to loiter.

Complete Definitions of Linger /ˈlɪŋɡə/

Verb

  1. To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so; to loiter.
  2. To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.
  3. (often followed by on) To consider or contemplate for a period of time; to engage in analytic thinking or discussion.

Synonyms: abide, tarry

Word Statistics

Total Words Found

44

Letter Count

6

Highest Scoring Word

LINGER

LINGER Scrabble Score

7 pts

Letter Point Values

L 1
I 1
N 1
G 2
E 1
R 1

Letter Analysis for LINGER

ABC

Vowels

2 (I, E)

abc

Consonants

4 (L, N, G, R)

Total Point Value

7 pts

Avg Points/Letter

1.2

Words You Can Make

6 Letter Words (1)

LINGER 7 pts

5 Letter Words (5)

INGLE 6 pts
LIGER 6 pts
REIGN 6 pts
RENIG 6 pts
LINER 5 pts

4 Letter Words (14)

GIEN 5 pts
GIRL 5 pts
GIRN 5 pts
GLEN 5 pts
GRIN 5 pts
LING 5 pts
RING 5 pts
LIEN 4 pts
LIER 4 pts
LINE 4 pts
LIRE 4 pts
REIN 4 pts
RIEL 4 pts
RILE 4 pts

3 Letter Words (17)

ENG 4 pts
ERG 4 pts
GEL 4 pts
GEN 4 pts
GIE 4 pts
GIN 4 pts
LEG 4 pts
REG 4 pts
RIG 4 pts
ERN 3 pts
IRE 3 pts
LEI 3 pts
LIE 3 pts
LIN 3 pts
NIL 3 pts
REI 3 pts
RIN 3 pts

2 Letter Words (7)

EL 2 pts
EN 2 pts
ER 2 pts
IN 2 pts
LI 2 pts
NE 2 pts
RE 2 pts

Word Game Tips for LINGER

Balanced letter mix: LINGER has a good balance of 2 vowels and 4 consonants, giving you plenty of word-forming options.

Go for the best play: The highest-scoring word from these letters is LINGER worth 7 points. In competitive Scrabble, always check if you can play the highest-value word on a bonus square for even more points.

Most options at 3 letters: You have 17 possible 3-letter words from LINGER. If you can't find a long word on the board, shorter words played on bonus squares can often score just as well.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many words can be made from LINGER?

44 words can be formed from the letters in LINGER. This includes common words and valid Scrabble words from the NWL dictionary.

What is the highest scoring word from LINGER?

LINGER is the highest scoring word you can make from LINGER, worth 7 Scrabble points.

Is LINGER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LINGER is a valid Scrabble word in the NWL dictionary.

What does LINGER mean?

To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so; to loiter.

How are Scrabble scores calculated?

Scrabble scores are calculated by summing the point values of each letter in the word. Different letters have different values based on their frequency and difficulty in English.