Fess

4 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

A horizontal band across the middle of a heraldic shield; to confess.

“The coat of arms featured a silver fess on a field of blue.”

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Wordle

"Fess" repeats a letter (3 unique of 4), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.

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Scrabble

"Fess" is worth 7 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

Words Related to Fess

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “fess” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

bess cess dess fass feds fees fegs feis fels fens fers fest fets feus foss fuss gess less mess

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5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “fess”.

fesse fosse fress fuses safes selfs serfs

Longer words starting with Fess

Words that begin with “fess”.

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