Limb
4 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A jointed appendage of an animal's body used for movement or grasping, such as an arm, leg, wing, or flipper.
“The surgeon carefully examined the injured limb before deciding on treatment.”
Pronunciation
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/lɪm/
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Wordle
Ends in MB, a silent-B combination. L-I-M-B with only one vowel. Remember the silent B when spelling.
Scrabble
Worth 8 points (L1+I1+M3+B3). B and M together give good value. Can hook to form CLIMB or LIMBS.
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