Nabob

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

a wealthy or influential person

“The local nabob owned half the town.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

na·bob

Related Words

Synonyms

nawab

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

"Nabob" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.

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Scrabble

"Nabob" is worth 9 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

Words Related to Nabob

Words one letter different

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

cabob kabob nawob

Words you can make from Nabob

Shorter words formed from the letters in “nabob”.

boba bona

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