Inscribed stone is a term used to describe a stone slab or pillar that has been inscribed with writing or symbols. The two crossword solutions for this term are stele and stela, both of which have five letters. A stele is a tall, upright stone slab that is usually inscribed with writing or symbols, while a stela is a flat stone slab that is also inscribed with writing or symbols. Both stele and stela are commonly used to commemorate important events or people, or to mark boundaries.