Pintle
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A vertical pin or bolt that forms the pivot point of a hinge, particularly one used to hang a rudder or heavy gate.
“The shipwright replaced the corroded pintle before refitting the rudder to the stern of the vessel.”
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The NT consonant cluster at positions three and four is useful to probe, vowels I and E at positions two and five
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Worth 8 points, no premium tiles but PINTLE is a valid specialist word that can surprise opponents
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