The term 'Tapered Flag' can be described by two crossword solutions: PENNON (6 letters) and PENNANT (7 letters). A PENNON is a long, narrow flag that tapers to a point at the fly end. It was used in the Middle Ages and was flown from the mast of a ship or from a lance in battle. A PENNANT is a similar type of flag, but it is triangular in shape and usually has a swallowtail at the fly end. Both pennons and pennants are often used to represent a particular organization or group.