Bonanza
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
An exceptionally rich vein of precious ore in a mine, or more broadly an unexpected source of great wealth or good fortune.
“The discovery of gold in the creek turned out to be a bonanza that transformed the entire region.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/bəˈnænzə/
Syllables
bo·nan·za
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Wordle
Ends in ZA, the Z is the key high-value letter, contains two As
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Scrabble
The Z scores 10 points making BONANZA a high-value play in a good board position
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