Bonus

5 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

An extra payment or reward given in addition to regular compensation.

“She received a holiday bonus for her excellent work.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈbəʊ.nəs/

Syllables

bo·nus

Related Words

Synonyms

reward extra incentive

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

NUS ending with two O vowels - workplace/reward term.

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Scrabble

Worth 7 points; good vowel distribution with U in uncommon position.

Words Related to Bonus

Anagrams of Bonus

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

bosun

Words one letter different

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

banus bogus bolus bonds bones bongs bonks bonos bonum conus tonus

Words you can make from Bonus

Shorter words formed from the letters in “bonus”.

bons bosn boun buns

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