Diptych
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A work of art, particularly an altarpiece, consisting of two painted or carved panels that are typically hinged together like a book.
“The medieval diptych displayed the Virgin Mary on one panel and Christ on the other.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
dip·tych
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Synonyms
panel paintingaltarpiece
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Wordle
Ends in TCH - an unusual triple-consonant cluster, with Y providing the only vowel sound near the end
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Scrabble
Y worth 4 and H worth 4 - high combined tile value makes this an excellent Scrabble word
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