"Funny bone" body part
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 28, 2026
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"Funny bone" body part (5)
Answer
The answer to "Funny bone" body part is Elbow (5 letters).
Why does Elbow fit this clue?
This clue uses quotation marks to signal that 'funny bone' is a colloquial term, pointing to ELBOW as the answer. The elbow is the joint connecting the upper and lower arm, formed where the humerus meets the radius and ulna bones. The phrase 'funny bone' refers specifically to the ulnar nerve that runs close to the skin at the elbow's inner edge. When you hit this spot, it creates a tingling, numbing sensation that feels both painful and oddly amusing, which is why people call it the 'funny bone' even though no actual bone causes the sensation.
What does "Funny bone" body part mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
funny bone
noun
•the sensitive area at the elbow where the ulnar nerve passes close to the surface, causing a tingling sensation when struck
body part
noun
•any portion or division of a human or animal body
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 21-down in the New York Times Midi on March 28, 2026, by Kareem Ayas, edited by Ian Livengood. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Elbow mean?
noun
•The joint between the upper arm and the forearm.
•(by extension) Any turn or bend like that of the elbow, in a wall, building, coastline, etc.; an angular or jointed part of any structure, such as the raised arm of a chair or sofa, or a short pipe fitting, turning at an angle or bent.
verb
•To push with the elbow.
•(by extension) To nudge, jostle or push.
Origin of the word Elbow
•origin: Old English 'elnboga'
•period: Old English
The word literally meant 'arm-bend' from 'eln' (forearm) and 'boga' (bend/bow), making it one of the most straightforward anatomical terms in English.
How to use Elbow in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Elbow.
•“When I bumped my elbow on the table, I hit my funny bone and felt that tingling sensation shoot down my arm.”
•“She rested her elbow on the armrest while reading her book.”
•“The sharp elbow in the pipe caused a reduction in water pressure.”
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The New York Times Midi for March 28, 2026 titled “This Blows!” was published by Kareem Ayas and has 32 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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- What is the answer to "Funny bone" body part?
- The answer is Elbow (5 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Midi on March 28, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to "Funny bone" body part have?
- The answer has 5 letters: Elbow.
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