The term 'shaped like a sword' can be described by three crossword solutions: ensiform (8 letters), xiphoid (7 letters), and ensate (6 letters). Ensiform is an adjective meaning shaped like a sword, derived from the Latin word ensis, meaning sword. Xiphoid is an adjective meaning shaped like a sword, derived from the Greek word xiphos, meaning sword. Ensate is an adjective meaning shaped like a sword, derived from the Latin word ensis, meaning sword.