LINGER Crossword Clue & Answer

We found 160 solutions for 'LINGER' with 3 to 14 letters.
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The clue "linger" last appeared in the Wall Street Journal crossword on July 5, 2025. The correct answer for this puzzle is "TARRY", a 5-letter word.

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Clue
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LINGER with 3 letters

Top answers for LINGER crossword clue from newspapers

TARRY
STAY
REMAIN
BIDE
DALLY
LOITER

Definition of linger

  • remain present although waning or gradually dying; "Her perfume lingered on"; take one's time; proceed slowly

Anagrams of linger

GIRNEL LERING

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What is the best solution to the riddle LINGER?

Solution TARRY is our most searched for solution by our visitors. Solution TARRY is 5 letters long. We have 28 further solutions of the same word length.

How many solutions are there for the crossword clue "LINGER"?

There are 160 solutions. The longest is HOLD EVERYTHING with 14 letters, and the shortest is LAG with 3 letters.

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How long are the solutions for "LINGER"?

Solutions are between 3 and 14 letters long.

‘LINGER’ isn’t just a clue – it’s also a popular crossword answer! Check out these clues where ‘LINGER’ is the solution:
Clue Answer

Delay or loiter (6)
Be slow to leave (6)
Wait around (6)
Dwell, tarry (6)
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