Is “Pelta” a Scrabble word?
Yes
PELTA
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Pelta
noun
1.A small shield, especially one of an approximately elliptical form, or crescent-shaped.
2.A crescent-shaped design used in mosaics.
3.A flat apothecium with no rim.