Dictionary
Fess
f 4e 1s 1s 1
About 1 syllable
noun · 4 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does fess mean?
noun
(heraldry) an ordinary consisting of a broad horizontal band across a shield
Synonymsfesse
Is FESS a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is FESS worth?
Scrabble
7 ptsWords With Friends
7 ptsWordfeud
7 ptsNYT Crossplay
7 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in FESS
Hooks for FESS
Add one letter to the front or back of FESS to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like FESS
Common words that share the ending -ESS, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
lessmesspressblesschessdressstressaccessexcessunlessaddressexpressprocesssuccessuselessbusinessharmlessprogresspointlessregardlessmeaninglessneverthelessassessobsess
All words ending in -ESS Fess: quick answers
Is FESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. FESS is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 7 points before board bonuses.
How many points is FESS worth?
FESS scores 7 points in Scrabble, 7 in Words With Friends, 7 in Wordfeud and 7 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does fess mean?
As a noun, fess means “(heraldry) an ordinary consisting of a broad horizontal band across a shield”.
What words can you make with the letters in FESS?
You can make 6 shorter words from FESS, such as EFS, FES, EF, FE. See the full list.