We’ve pulled together answers for “Bigwig” from crossword archives that show how the clue has been tackled. These entries are time-tested and reflect real puzzle-solving patterns.
Possible Answers:
- NABOB
- VIP
- GRANDEE
- TYCOON
- MOGUL
- KINGPIN
- HONCHO
- POOBAH
- BOSS
- HOTSHOT
- DIGNITARY
- CZAR
- HIGHUP
Synonyms and Definitions
NABOB
- Synonyms: nawab
- Definition: an administrator in India under the rule of the Mogul dynasty
VIP
- Synonyms: dignitary, high muckamuck, high-up, panjandrum, very important person
- Definition: A significant or impactful individual who is often domineering.
GRANDEE
- Definition: a man of the highest noble rank in Spain or Portugal
TYCOON
- Synonyms: baron, big businessman, business leader, king, magnate, mogul, power, top executive
- Definition: a businessman who is extremely rich or influential
MOGUL
- Synonyms: moghul, tycoon
- Definition: a protrusion on a skiing hill
KINGPIN
- Synonyms: headpin, kingbolt, swivel pin, top banana
- Definition: The key individual in a team or project.
HONCHO
- Synonyms: boss, chief, foreman, gaffer
- Definition: an individual who has authority over employees
BOSS
- Synonyms: brag, emboss, genus bos, hirer, honcho, knob, party boss, political boss, stamp
- Definition: an individual who oversees employees
HOTSHOT
- Synonyms: ace, adept, champion, genius, maven, mavin, sensation, star, superstar, virtuoso, whiz, whizz, wiz, wizard
- Definition: a person who is exceptionally talented in any area
DIGNITARY
- Synonyms: vip
- Definition: A significant or impactful individual who is frequently domineering.
CZAR
- Synonyms: tsar, tzar
- Definition: a king or emperor who is male (particularly in Russia before 1917)