A fence post is a vertical support structure used to hold up a fence. The crossword solutions for the term FENCE POST include RAIL (4 letters), PALE (4 letters), PICKET (6 letters), PALING (6 letters), and STAKE (5 letters). A RAIL is a horizontal bar that runs along the top and bottom of a fence, while a PALE is a vertical post. PICKET is a pointed STAKE that is used to form a fence, and PALING is a series of pickets. Finally, a STAKE is a pointed post that is driven into the ground to provide support for a fence.