Boss

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A person who is in charge of a worker or organization.

“My boss approved my request for vacation time.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/bɒs/

Related Words

Synonyms

supervisor manager chief

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double S with B-O-S-S pattern.

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Scrabble

Worth 6 points with double S.

Words Related to Boss

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “boss” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

bass bess boas bobs bods bogs bois bons boos bops bors bosc bose bosh bosk bosn bots bows boys buss byss coss doss foss goss hoss joss loss moss ross

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “boss”.

basos basso bisso bosks bossa bossy scobs slobs snobs sorbs stobs swobs

Longer words starting with Boss

Words that begin with “boss”.

bossa bossy

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