Bootes

6 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

A large constellation in the northern hemisphere, situated near Ursa Major and containing the bright star Arcturus.

“The astronomer pointed out Boötes low on the horizon just after sunset.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

bo·o·tes

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Synonyms

constellationherdsman

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains a double O near the start and ends in ES, a pattern useful for eliminating common vowels in early guesses

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points, the terminal S offers hooking options and the double O helps offload surplus vowel tiles

Words Related to Bootes

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “bootes” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

booted booths boozes

Words you can make from Bootes

Shorter words formed from the letters in “bootes”.

besot betso boose boost boots oboes best bets boos boot bose bote bots oboe soot stob toes

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “bootes”.

boosted booster bootees boothes booties

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