Kirpan
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small ceremonial curved dagger that initiated Sikhs are required to carry at all times as one of the five articles of faith.
“The kirpan is a symbol of honour and a reminder to defend the weak and uphold justice.”
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kir·pan
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Wordle
Contains K, I, R, P, A, N with two vowels (I, A) and an uncommon -PAN ending
Scrabble
K (5 pts) and P (3 pts) together give 8 points from two tiles, making this a worthwhile play
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