Cranium

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

The bony structure of the skull that surrounds and protects the brain.

“An X-ray revealed a hairline fracture at the base of the cranium.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈkreɪ.ni.əm/

Syllables

cra·ni·um

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Synonyms

braincasebrainpan

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CR start ending in the unusual -IUM suffix, containing the vowels A, I, and U

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Moderate tile values throughout with the -IUM ending being distinctive, no S hook available

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