Crossword answer · 6 letters
Tarsal definition and meaning
TAR-suhl · adjective; noun
TARSAL
What does Tarsal mean?
Tarsal means relating to the tarsus, especially the ankle or hindfoot region. A tarsal can also be one of the bones in that region.
What does TARSAL mean in a crossword?
TARSAL answers the reviewed clue “Ankle-related.” The suffix implied by “-related” points to a six-letter anatomical adjective ending in -al.
Why is TARSAL useful to learn?
An ankle-related clue uses an adjective; “one of the foot bones” can use the noun. TARSAL and TARSUS differ in grammatical role.
Common clue patterns
- Relating to the ankle region
- A bone of the tarsus
- Hindfoot-related
These are editorially written pattern summaries, not a reproduced puzzle archive.
Other meanings to watch
Tarsal can have eyelid or zoological uses in specialist contexts. It should not be confused with CARPAL, which concerns the wrist.