Shield
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
A broad piece of armour held for protection against weapons, or anything that provides protection or defence from danger, harm, or unwanted contact. Shields serve protective functions physically and metaphorically.
“The medieval warrior carried a shield emblazoned with his family crest.”
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Wordle
Contains vowels I and E; SH- digraph with -LD ending pattern.
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Worth 10 points; the H provides moderate value in this protection term.
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