Mastoid
7 lettersadjectiverareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Relating to or denoting the bony prominence of the temporal bone situated behind the ear at the base of the skull.
“The patient complained of persistent pain around the mastoid region, prompting further investigation.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
mas·toid
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Synonyms
mastoidal
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Contains M, A, S, T, O, I, D, seven distinct letters with a good spread of vowels and consonants.
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Worth 10 points and the D at the end allows some hook extensions on the right board position.
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