Chevron
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A V-shaped badge worn on a military or police uniform sleeve to denote rank or length of service.
“The sergeant wore three chevrons on his arm to mark his seniority.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈʃɛvrən/
Syllables
chev·ron
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Wordle
Contains CH and ends in -ON, the V and R in the middle are both useful letters to confirm positions
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Scrabble
Worth 15 points, the V is the highest-value tile and the -ON ending is a useful hook for extensions
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