The term CORD WHISTLE is composed of five words: LANYARD (7 letters), REFS (4 letters), NOON (4 letters), TOOT (4 letters), and REF (3 letters). A LANYARD is a cord or rope used to attach an object, such as a whistle, to a person's clothing. REFS are short for referees, who are officials in sports games that enforce the rules and make sure the game is fair. NOON is the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point in the sky. TOOT is a sound made by a whistle, usually to signal the start of a game or to call attention to something. Finally, REF is a shortened form of referee. All together, the term CORD WHISTLE refers to a whistle attached to a LANYARD, which is often used by referees to signal the start of a game.