Fanion
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small flag or pennant used by military personnel or surveyors to mark a specific location in the field.
“The surveyor planted a fanion at each corner of the proposed development site.”
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fan·ion
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Rare word with ION ending and two N's, double-check the letter count before guessing
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Worth 9 points, the ION ending allows further extensions and it clears awkward tiles
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