The term 'LATH' is used to refer to a thin, narrow STRIP of wood or metal that is used in construction. The crossword solutions for this term are SLAT (4 letters), STRIP (5 letters), and BATTEN (6 letters). A SLAT is a thin, narrow STRIP of material, usually wood, used as a structural element in construction. A STRIP is a long, narrow piece of material, such as cloth or wood, used for decoration or binding. A BATTEN is a thin STRIP of wood or metal used to strengthen a structure or to cover a joint.