LINGER — 6 letter word
linger
The word linger has 6 letters: L, I, N, G, E, R. It contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 10 in Words With Friends. Linger has 2 anagrams: lering, girnel. As a verb, it means "leave slowly and hesitantly".
6 letter word "linger": L I N G E R — verb
Scrabble score: 7 Words With Friends score: 10
Letter analysis of linger
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| L | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| I | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| N | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| G | 1 | Consonant | 2 |
| E | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| R | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
2 vowels, 4 consonants, 6 unique letters
Definition of linger
verb
- leave slowly and hesitantly Synonyms: tarry
- take one's time Synonyms: dawdle
- be about Synonyms: tarry
- move to and fro "The shy student lingered in the corner" Synonyms: wiggle
- remain present although waning or gradually dying "The smell of fried fish lingers in the kitchen long after the meal is over."
Anagrams of linger(2)
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