Dorsal
6 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Relating to or situated on the back or upper surface of an animal, organ, or body part.
“The shark's dorsal fin broke the surface of the water as it circled the boat.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈdɔː.səl/
Syllables
dor·sal
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Contains common letters D, O, R, A, L with no repeats, making it a strong Wordle guess
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