Meat on a stick is a popular dish around the world, and is known by many different names. In the crossword, two of these names are KABOB and KEBAB, both five letters long. KEBAB is the more commonly used term in English-speaking countries, while Kabob is more commonly used in Middle Eastern countries. Both terms refer to the same dish, which consists of pieces of meat, vegetables, and sometimes fruit, skewered and grilled or barbecued.