Harness

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

An arrangement of straps and fastenings used to secure a person to a parachute or safety line, or to attach a working animal to a vehicle.

“The rock climber checked her harness carefully before beginning the ascent.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈhɑrnɪs/

Syllables

har·ness

Related Words

Synonyms

tackle rein rule

Antonyms

unharness

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in double S, the HARN cluster is unusual and worth confirming early in Wordle

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Scrabble

Double S at the end is useful for hooking, the word scores modestly with all common tiles

Words Related to Harness

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “harness” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

farness

Words you can make from Harness

Shorter words formed from the letters in “harness”.

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