Chrism
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A sacred ointment made from a mixture of olive oil and balsam, consecrated by a bishop and used in Christian sacraments such as baptism and confirmation.
“The priest anointed the infant's forehead with chrism at the moment of baptism.”
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Wordle
Starts with CHR and ends in -ISM, the unusual CHR opening eliminates most common patterns quickly.
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Worth 13 points, M scores 3, the -ISM ending is a useful pattern and the word fits on tight boards.
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