Wordle Answer for September 11, 2022
TIBIA was the Wordle answer for September 11, 2022. If you missed the day or you're looking it up after the fact, this page collects the hints and word context in one place.
The answer
TIBIA
What tibia means
The larger of the two bones in the lower leg between the knee and ankle, commonly known as the shinbone.
Where the word comes from
The tibia, the larger of the two bones in the lower leg, takes its name directly from Latin *tibia*, which originally meant a pipe or flute—likely because of the bone's hollow, tube-like shape. The Latin word itself may derive from an older Indo-European root, though the precise origin remains uncertain. Romans used the word for both the musical instrument and the anatomical structure.
Hints for September 11, 2022
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Synonyms of tibia
- shinbone
- shin
- leg
- warm
- shank
- bottom
- lees
- low
Used in a sentence
The doctor examined the patient's _____ after the runner complained of pain below the knee.
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