Menisci
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of meniscus, referring to the crescent-shaped cartilage pads that cushion and stabilise the bones at a joint, especially the knee.
“The scan revealed that both menisci were intact, ruling out the need for surgical intervention.”
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cartilagescartilage pads
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Wordle
Ends in the Latin plural -CI, shared with other anatomical terms, the NIS- cluster in the middle is uncommon
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The C adds 3 points at an awkward position, the Latin -CI ending is unusual and can surprise opponents
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