Crossword answer
NABOB
5 letters · Used for 8 different clues · 11 appearances · Last seen New York Times, February 15, 2026
Letter pattern
NABOB
Clues that lead to NABOB
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Muckety-muck5New York TimesFeb 15, 2026
Influential individual5NewsdayFeb 8, 2026
'Moneybags' Nick admits personal hygiene problem5The IndependentJan 25, 2026
Bigwig5Eugene ShefferDec 15, 2025
Formerly, a European who made a fortune in the Orient, especially in India5The IndependentOct 25, 2025
Honcho5New York TimesApr 20, 2025
Mogul5Eugene ShefferOct 7, 2024
Name Bob, not me, as a rich or powerful man5Evening StandardMar 14, 2022
About NABOB in crosswords
NABOB is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 11 times in our database across 8 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Muckety-muck” in the New York Times crossword on February 15, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
ENEMYCheetah, to Wonder Woman
BILESOlympic gymnast with five moves named for her
OSAGEGreat Plains nation
PEARLOyster's gem
LANGE"Tootsie" Oscar winner Jessica
OBOESClarinet cousins
AERIEHome for an eagle
CAMEOBrooch, role or ware (5)
APPLEGift from a teacher's pet
CUTUPSnip into pieces (3,2)
IDSAY"My guess is ..."
AIMATPoint towards
PISTESki-slope
HOSEDSwindled
Every appearance of NABOB (11)
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Feb 15, 2026
Muckety-muck · New York Times · 79 Across
Feb 8, 2026
Influential individual · Newsday · Down
Jan 25, 2026
'Moneybags' Nick admits personal hygiene problem · The Independent · 29 Down
Dec 15, 2025
Bigwig · Eugene Sheffer · 6 Down
Oct 25, 2025
Formerly, a European who made a fortune in the Orient, especially in India · The Independent · 12 Down
Apr 20, 2025
Honcho · New York Times · 49 Across
Oct 7, 2024
Mogul · Eugene Sheffer · 20 Across
Aug 24, 2024
Bigwig · Eugene Sheffer · 53 Across
Apr 22, 2022
Mogul · Eugene Sheffer · 30 Across
Mar 14, 2022
Name Bob, not me, as a rich or powerful man · Evening Standard · 15 Across
Jul 30, 2021
Bigwig · Eugene Sheffer · 38 Across