Fesses
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of fess, the heraldic term for a broad horizontal band running across the middle section of a shield.
“The herald noted that several coats of arms in the collection bore fesses of contrasting tinctures.”
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Wordle
Double S in the middle, ends in -ES, two Es in the word make it a useful vowel-check
Scrabble
Worth 9 points, double S is useful for connecting words, a valid heraldic term with a standard plural
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