Ayah
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A nursemaid or nanny in India and other parts of South Asia.
“The children were looked after by their devoted ayah.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
a·yah
Related Words
Synonyms
nursemaidnanny
Word Game Tips
🟩
Wordle
Repeated A with Y, H — distinctive.
🔤
Scrabble
Worth 10 points. H and Y score well.
Words Related to Ayah
Words one letter different
Change a single letter of “ayah” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
Add a letter to make a longer word
5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “ayah”.
Explore Similar Words
Try These Tools
Dictionary References
Look up ayah in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.
Ready to test your word skills?
Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!