Numb
4 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Deprived of the ability to feel sensation, typically as a result of cold, injury, or emotional shock.
“Her fingers were numb after ten minutes in the icy water.”
Pronunciation
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/nʌm/
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Wordle
Ends in MB where the B is silent in speech, the UMB ending pattern appears in DUMB and TOMB as well
Scrabble
B and M each score 3 points giving NUMB a total of 8, making it a strong play for a short word
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