Lumbar
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Relating to or situated in the lower region of the back, between the ribs and the pelvis.
“He wore a lumbar support belt after injuring his lower back at work.”
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lum·bar
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Wordle
Ends in AR with MB in the middle, three distinct vowels U and A with no E.
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Worth 10 points, B scores 3 and M scores 3, making the MB combination moderately valuable.
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