Bursal
6 lettersadjectiverareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Of or relating to a bursa, the small fluid-filled sac that cushions bones and tendons at a joint.
“The consultant diagnosed bursal inflammation in the patient's shoulder and recommended rest.”
Pronunciation
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bur·sal
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Wordle
Ends in -AL with B, U, R, S inside, covers several common letters and is worth trying to rule out those positions
Scrabble
Worth 8 points, a medical term that is valid in Scrabble and the -AL ending can hook onto board extensions
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