Pavise
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A large oblong shield used in the Middle Ages that was tall enough to protect the entire body and could sometimes be set up as a fixed defensive screen.
“The crossbowman crouched behind the pavise while reloading his weapon.”
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pav·ise
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Wordle
Ends in ISE with a PAVI start and V in the middle, an uncommon word in standard Wordle lists
Scrabble
Worth 11 points with the V scoring 4 points and the S end hook expanding play options
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