01 Word definition

limbo

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Is LIMBO a word?

Yes. LIMBO is a 5-letter noun. the state of being disregarded or forgotten Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell LIMBO?

L-I-M-B-O

LIMBO contains 5 letters, begins with L, and ends with O.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. the state of being disregarded or forgotten

2noun

  1. an imaginary place for lost or neglected things

Synonyms
oblivion
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score9points
Words With Friends12points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is LIMBO spelled?

L1I2M3B4O5
Starts withLIMFirst 3 letters
Ends withMBOLast 3 letters
Unique letters5No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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FAQ Quick answers

About LIMBO.

How do you spell LIMBO?

LIMBO is spelled L-I-M-B-O. It contains 5 letters.