Meaning
The bone of the forearm that extends from the elbow to the wrist on the side opposite to the thumb, corresponding to the fibula of the hind limb. Also, the corresponding bone in the forelimb of any vertebrate.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin ulna (“elbow”). Doublet of ell.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
elbow bonebone
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 20 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-10UADEHLN
- 2026-07-17UABELMN
- 2026-04-23ADQLENU
- 2025-12-27UANGELT
- 2025-07-29UANHCLT
- 2025-06-03UAMINLG
- 2025-04-27NAPIFLU
- 2024-09-26ADVUNLI
- 2024-07-13UABGILN
- 2024-06-29LAURGDN
- 2024-05-10NAOKCLU
- 2024-04-23UANLBMT
+8 earlier appearances in the archive.