Diesis

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Updated June 2026

Definition

A typographical symbol, the double dagger, used in printed text to denote a cross-reference or footnote.

“The footnote was marked with a diesis to distinguish it from the asterisked endnotes.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

di·e·sis

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Synonyms

microtonedouble dagger

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Wordle

Three vowels, ends in IS, contains DIE at the start

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7 points, all common tiles, useful in specialist word lists for high-value board positions

Words Related to Diesis

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “diesis” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

dieses

Words you can make from Diesis

Shorter words formed from the letters in “diesis”.

issei sides deis desi dess dies diss ides isis side sise ssed

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7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “diesis”.

daisies insides

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