Abyss

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

A deep or seemingly bottomless chasm; an immense void.

“The climbers peered nervously over the edge into the abyss.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/əˈbɪs/

Syllables

a·byss

Related Words

Synonyms

abysm

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

"Abyss" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.

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Scrabble

"Abyss" is worth 10 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

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Anagrams of Abyss

Words that use exactly the same letters as “abyss”.

bassy

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “abyss” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

abyes abysm

Words you can make from Abyss

Shorter words formed from the letters in “abyss”.

abys bass bays byss says

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