Scrabble & Words with friends points
- linger is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
- linger is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
- linger is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10
Definition of linger
- take one's time; proceed slowly (verb)
Synonyms
- dawdle
- move to and fro (verb)
Examples
- The shy student lingered in the corner
Synonyms
- hover
- be about (verb)
Synonyms
- footle
- hang around
- lallygag
- loaf
- loiter
- lollygag
- lounge
- lurk
- mess about
- mill about
- mill around
- tarry
- leave slowly and hesitantly (verb)
Synonyms
- tarry
- remain present although waning or gradually dying (verb)
Examples
- Her perfume lingered on
See definition of linger in Merriam Webster