Furcula
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The forked bone in most birds formed by the fusion of the two clavicles, commonly known as the wishbone.
“After Christmas dinner, the children each grabbed one side of the furcula and pulled to make a wish.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
fur·cu·la
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Synonyms
wishbonemerrythought
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Wordle
Ends in -ULA, contains two U's at positions two and six, and C in the middle
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Worth 12 points, a technical anatomy term that rewards Scrabble players who know their biology
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