Mambo

5 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A ballroom dance of Cuban origin with a syncopated rhythm.

“The couple performed a passionate mambo at the dance competition.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

mam·bo

Related Words

Synonyms

dance rhythm

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains double M and common vowels A and O.

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points; good use of double M.

Words Related to Mambo

Words one letter different

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jambo mamba mambu mumbo rambo tambo zambo

Words you can make from Mambo

Shorter words formed from the letters in “mambo”.

ambo ammo boma

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