Basinet
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A lightweight medieval helmet of steel with a rounded skull cap, often fitted with an attached visor or mail neck guard.
“The knight's basinet bore the dents and scratches of long campaigning.”
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bas·i·net
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Contains B, A, S, I, N, E, T with no repeats, excellent seven-letter coverage of common Wordle positions
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Worth 9 points, the T hook at the end is flexible and the diverse letter set is easy to construct
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