Abba
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A title of respect meaning 'father', used in some churches for bishops and patriarchs.
“The monks addressed their superior as Abba.”
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ab·ba
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fatherpatriarch
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Worth 8 points. Double B can land on premium squares.
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