Hissing
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A sharp, sustained sibilant sound, especially one made to express disapproval or to startle.
“The hissing of the audience grew louder as the politician struggled through his speech.”
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Wordle
Double S in positions four and five, starts H-I-S-S. The -ING ending is common but the SS before it is the key tell.
Scrabble
H scores 4 and both S tiles score 1 each. The -ING bingo extension is useful, double S in the middle limits hook options.
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