Finial
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A decorative ornament, typically pointed or foliated, fixed at the apex of a spire, gable, or piece of furniture.
“The carpenter carved an elegant finial to crown the top of the newel post at the foot of the stairs.”
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fin·i·al
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Ends in IAL, starts with FIN, three vowels concentrated in the second half
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Worth 9 points, the IAL ending is uncommon and makes for an unexpected board extension
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