Sword
5 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A weapon with a long metal blade and a handle.
“The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/sɔːd/
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Contains W, ends with RD, medieval weapon.
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Worth 9 points; W is high-value and word has good consonants.
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