Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 28% | 8 | A narrow border or edge, especially in heraldry | |
3 | 24% | 9 | The point of intersection of the posterior border and the superior border of lamina | |
Heraldry Border Crossword Clue
Check other possible answers below.
Best Possible Answers
About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ORLE" which means:
- noun
- • A bordure that runs around the outline of a shield without touching the edge
- • The wreath, or chaplet, surmounting or encircling the helmet of a knight and bearing the crest; a torse
- • A fillet under the ovolo of a capital
An example sentence would be:
- • "The shield was divided into three parts: the chief, the flanks, and the orle."
- • "The orle on her coat of arms symbolized protection and strength."
Users Also Searched For These Clues...
We think you're currently doing a New York Times crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:
Hindu princessesWoos
Bee chaser
Clue Last Found In...
Source | #Number | Answer |
---|---|---|
New York Times14 Apr 1990 | Down 24 | |
New York Times15 Jan 1990 | Down 12 | |
This clue was last seen in the publications above.
|
How's It Work?
Our Data
Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.
Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.
Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool
Check out past New York Times clues and answers, or the NYT Mini Crossword
Similar Clues
Clue | Source | |
---|---|---|
1 | Dull talk starts by lecturing about heraldry
The Guardian Quiptic -
16 May 2016 | The Guardian Quiptic / 16 May 2016 |
2 | Headless, in heraldry
New York Times -
13 Dec 1990 | New York Times / 13 Dec 1990 |
3 | Narrow border in heraldry | |
4 | Shield border, in heraldry
New York Times -
16 Jan 2011 | New York Times / 16 Jan 2011 |
5 | South-of-the-border border town portmanteau
New York Times -
20 Mar 2008 | New York Times / 20 Mar 2008 |
6 | Used to describe the border pattern on a shield in heraldry | |
7 | Wavy, in heraldry
New York Times -
27 Aug 1976 | New York Times / 27 Aug 1976 |