Bombus
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The genus of bumblebees, comprising large hairy social bees known for their distinctive buzz and important role in pollinating flowers.
“A bombus queen was spotted foraging among the lavender on a warm April morning.”
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Synonyms
bumblebee
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Ends in -US, double B at the start, contains U and O as the two vowels.
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Worth 12 points, the double B and -US ending make BOMBUS a solid specialist Scrabble play.
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