Merlon
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The solid raised portion between two openings (crenels) in a battlemented parapet.
“The archer sheltered behind a merlon while reloading his crossbow.”
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mer·lon
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Wordle
Contains M, R, L, N. No repeated letters. Ends in -ON.
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Worth 8 points. Rare architectural term but fully valid. No common hooks.
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