The term tarboosh is a traditional headdress worn in many parts of the Middle East and North Africa. It is also known as a FEZ, which is a three-letter word in the crossword puzzle. The tarboosh is a red felt HAT with a tassel, and is usually worn with a TURBAN, which is a six-letter word in the crossword puzzle. Another type of headdress that is similar to the tarboosh is a CAP, which is also a three-letter word in the crossword puzzle. Finally, the tarboosh can also be referred to as a HAT, which is also a three-letter word in the crossword puzzle.