Ankles are the joints located between the foot and the leg. The term 'ankles' can be broken down into four, five, and five letter words: TALI (4 letters), TARSI (5 letters), HOCKS (5 letters), TAPED (5 letters), WADED (5 letters), and WADE (4 letters). TALI refers to the two bones of the lower leg that form the ankle joint. TARSI is the group of seven bones in the foot that form the ankle joint. HOCKS are the two bony protrusions on the back of the ankle. TAPED is a verb meaning to bind or fasten with tape. WADED is a verb meaning to walk through water or something else that is wet. WADE is a verb meaning to walk through water or something else that is wet.