How many points is MALINGERING worth in Scrabble?

MALINGERING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MALINGERING?

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

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MALINGERING

15 pts

MALINGERING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. MALINGERING is a verb form of malinger. MALINGER means "to feign illness in order to avoid duty or work".

Meaning & examples

verb

To feign illness, injury, or incapacitation in order to avoid work, obligation, or perilous risk.
Example: It is not uncommon on exam days for several students to malinger rather than prepare themselves.
To self-inflict real injury or infection (to inflict self-harm) in order to avoid work, obligation, or perilous risk.

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Definition and meaning

MALINGERING is a verb form of malinger. MALINGER means "to feign illness in order to avoid duty or work".

In a sentence: "They malingering."

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MALINGER11 pts

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Letter Values

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MALINGERING Scrabble FAQ

Is MALINGERING a Scrabble word?: MALINGERING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does MALINGERING mean?: MALINGERING is a verb form of malinger. MALINGER means "to feign illness in order to avoid duty or work".
How do you use MALINGERING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They malingering."
How many points is MALINGERING worth in Scrabble?: MALINGERING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MALINGERING?: MALINGERING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).