Heraldic Border Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ORLE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ORLE

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	4		Exact Match!
2	28%	6		Heraldic area near the border of a shield
3	28%	9		The border or frame of a heraldic shield

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."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times17 Jul 2016	Down 40
New York Times08 Aug 2015	Across 50
New York Times21 Feb 2008	Across 48
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