Injure
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To cause physical harm or bodily damage to a person or animal.
“He managed to injure his wrist during the first training session of the season.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɪndʒɚ/
Syllables
in·jure
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Wordle
Ends in URE, a very common Wordle ending. J in position 3 is rare. Three vowels: I, U, E. Very few Wordle answers contain J, so confirm it early.
Scrabble
Worth 13 points. J (8) makes this a high-value play. INJURED extends nicely. INJURE is one of the better J-words for mid-board placement.
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