A cardigan is a type of SWEATER that is typically buttoned or zipped up the front. It is usually knitted from wool, cotton, or synthetic fibers. The word 'cardigan' is derived from the 7-letter word 'SWEATER, ' and is named after the 7th Earl of Cardigan, James Thomas Brudenell, who led the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War. The 5-letter word 'CORGI' refers to the Welsh CORGI breed of dog, which originated in WALES. The 4-letter word 'KNIT' is a type of fabric made by interlocking loops of yarn or thread. The 5-letter word 'WALES' is a country in the United Kingdom, located on the island of Great Britain. The 5-letter word 'INLET' is a narrow body of water that connects to a larger body of water. The 5-letter word 'wamus' is a type of sleeveless garment worn by men in colonial America. Finally, the 8-letter word 'knitters' refers to people who make garments such as sweaters, including cardigans, by hand using knitting needles.