Gluteus

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Updated June 2026

Definition

Any of the three large muscles forming the buttock that are responsible for extending and rotating the thigh.

“A strong gluteus maximus is essential for powerful sprinting and jumping movements.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

glu·te·us

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Synonyms

glute

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts with GLUT and ends in EUS, containing two U vowels across the word

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Scrabble

Worth around 8 points, the double U appearance is notable and the EUS ending is unusual in English words

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glutens

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