NYT Dictionary

ANKLEBONE

/ˈaŋk(ə)lbəʊn/
NounAN-kle-bonean-kle-bone · 3 syllablesGrade 2

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025

Meaning

The bone of the ankle, forming the lower part of the ankle joint and joining with the tibia and fibula.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English ancle bone; equivalent to ankle + bone.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

talusastragalusastragalhuckle bonebone

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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