Splays
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of splay, referring to outward bevelled surfaces around a door or window opening that give an impression of greater width.
“The thick stone walls had deep splays around each window embrasure.”
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Y (4pts) adds value, 11pts base, specialist architectural term that may catch opponents off guard
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