How many points is MALINGER worth in Scrabble?

MALINGER is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MALINGER?

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

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes MALINGERS, MALINGERY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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Scrabble Dictionary

11 pts

MALINGER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. MALINGER means "feign illness to avoid work".

/məˈlɪŋɡə/

Pronunciation

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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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

feign illness to avoid work

In a sentence: "They malinger."

Check the Scrabble meaning of MALINGER. It scores 11 points.

Add one letter after MALINGER. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in MALINGER, without blank tiles.

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Is MALINGER a Scrabble word?: MALINGER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does MALINGER mean?: feign illness to avoid work
How do you use MALINGER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They malinger."
How many points is MALINGER worth in Scrabble?: MALINGER is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MALINGER?: MALINGER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MALINGER?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes MALINGERS, MALINGERY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.