Commonly sprained joint Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, February 5, 2024 · 45-Across
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between December 2018 and February 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 5, 2024 · 45-Across · 5 letters
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a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
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