Fussing
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Present participle of fuss, worrying or fretting excessively over trivial or minor matters.
“Stop fussing over the seating plan and just let the guests sit where they like.”
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Synonyms
frettingworryingstewingditheringagonising
Antonyms
relaxingcalming
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Ends in -ING with a double S before the suffix and FUSS is the clear base word
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Worth 11 points with the double S before -ING a helpful pattern to remember when playing
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