Rebus

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

a puzzle using pictures to represent words or syllables

“The children solved the rebus on the cereal box.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

re·bus

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

"Rebus" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.

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Scrabble

"Rebus" is worth 7 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

Words Related to Rebus

Anagrams of Rebus

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

burse rubes suber

Words one letter different

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

cebus debus rebud rebut rebuy remus rubus zebus

Words you can make from Rebus

Shorter words formed from the letters in “rebus”.

bure burs sure user

Add a letter to make a longer word

6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “rebus”.

buyers superb

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