Ribs

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of rib, referring to curved structural supports resembling the bones of an animal's chest.

“The architect used steel ribs to give the vaulted ceiling its distinctive shape.”

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Synonyms

struts supports frames arches

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Wordle

The B in third position is less expected, R and I are very common Wordle letters, making this a useful test

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Scrabble

Worth 6 points, B adds value, can be extended with prefixes to form CRIBS or DRIBS

Words Related to Ribs

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “ribs” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

bibs dibs fibs gibs jibs libs

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5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “ribs”.

abris baris biers birds birks birls birrs birse birsy boris bries brigs brims brins brios brisa brise brisk briss brist brits cribs dribs irbis

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