Caisson

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Updated June 2026

Definition

A recessed decorative panel set into a ceiling or dome to create an ornamental coffered pattern.

“The Baroque church ceiling was adorned with gilded caissons arranged in a geometric grid.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

cais·son

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Synonyms

coffer lacunarcofferdam

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Contains double S, C, A, I, S, S, O, N, the double S is worth testing, and -ON endings are common in Wordle.

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points (C3+A1+I1+S1+S1+O1+N1). Double S is useful for board play even if tile values are low.

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casinos cassino

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