Carpus
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The wrist joint in vertebrates, formed where the distal end of the radius meets the proximal row of carpal bones.
“The X-ray revealed a hairline fracture within the carpus that would require immobilisation to heal.”
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car·pus
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Ends in US, contains C, A, R, P, the US ending is less frequent in Wordle, so it may catch players out
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Worth 9 points, the P scores 3, a valid anatomical term that extends CARP with US for a reasonable total
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