Knee
4 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The joint connecting the thigh and lower leg in humans.
“He scraped his knee when he fell off his bike.”
Pronunciation
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/niː/
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Synonyms
jointkneecap
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Silent K start, double E ending pattern.
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Worth 8 points, uses the tricky silent K.
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