Umbo
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small, rounded protrusion at the point where the malleus attaches to the inner surface of the eardrum.
“During the examination, the doctor located the umbo and confirmed the eardrum appeared healthy.”
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Wordle
Ends in -MBO, a very uncommon Wordle ending, two vowels, a strong late-game guess if you suspect this pattern
Scrabble
Worth 8 points, B and M score moderately, UMBO is valid and hooks to UMBOS for a quick five-letter extension
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