Fessing
7 lettersverbrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Present participle of fess, referring to the act of describing or adorning a shield with a broad horizontal band in heraldry.
“The herald was fessing the coat of arms according to the family's ancient tradition.”
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Double S in the middle and a common -ING ending make the letter pattern straightforward
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Double S is tile-efficient and FESS plus -ING is a natural extension for a seven-letter play
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