Linger
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To remain in a place or state, persisting or fading away only gradually.
“The smell of freshly baked bread lingered in the kitchen long after the loaves had been removed.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈlɪŋɡə/
Syllables
lin·ger
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Wordle
Ends in -GER, a pattern shared with GINGER and SINGER, the LIN opening helps distinguish it from those
Scrabble
G scores 2 and R scores 1, giving LINGER a total of 7 points, a common word useful for board positioning
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