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Fences

6 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of fence: barriers constructed from posts, wire, wood, or similar materials used to enclose, divide, or protect an area.

After the storm, the farmer spent the morning repairing the fences along the field boundary.

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barriersenclosuresrailingspalisadesboundaries

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Ends in CES, F and C together in a word are less common, making this a useful pattern test

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Worth 11 points, the S makes it easy to extend an existing FENCE on the board for a high-efficiency play

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