Sprain
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To injure a joint by wrenching or twisting it suddenly without causing dislocation.
“She managed to sprain her ankle stepping off the kerb in the dark.”
Pronunciation
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/spreɪn/
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Contains the common RAIN pattern in positions 3 to 6, a useful Wordle anchor
Scrabble
Worth 8 points, fits well alongside other SP words and hooks easily with a D or S
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