Injury
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Physical harm or damage to a person's body, or damage to one's feelings, reputation, or interests. Injuries can result from accidents, violence, overuse, or other harmful incidents requiring medical attention or recovery time.
“The athlete suffered a serious knee injury during the championship match.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɪn.dʒə.ri/
Syllables
in·ju·ry
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Word Game Tips
Wordle
Contains vowels I and U; -RY ending with -URY pattern is distinctive.
Scrabble
Worth 13 points; the J provides significant value in this common word.
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