Gussets
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of gusset, referring to pieces of chain mail used to protect parts of the body left exposed between armour plates.
“The knight's gussets protected the vulnerable joints at his elbows and knees.”
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Wordle
Contains double S, the GU- opening with a U in second position is worth testing early
Scrabble
Pluralises GUSSET and uses two S tiles, moderate score but the double S can hook well on the board
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