Fence pickets are thin, pointed pieces of wood that are used to construct fences. The two crossword solutions for the term FENCE PICKETS are PALING (6 letters) and PALES (5 letters). PALING is a type of fence picket that is made from wooden boards that are nailed together in a vertical position. PALES are similar to palings, but they are made from a single piece of wood. Both palings and palings are used to create a barrier or enclosure.