Aquila

6 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

A constellation in the Milky Way situated near Cygnus and containing the prominent star Altair.

“On clear summer nights, Aquila rises high in the southern sky and is easily identified by Altair.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

aq·ui·la

Related Words

Synonyms

eagle

Word Game Tips

🟩

Wordle

Rich in vowels with A, U, I, and A making up four of six letters, the QU cluster appears in positions two and three

🔤

Scrabble

Worth 15 points, driven by Q=10, the Q is followed by U here, making it easier to place than most Q words

Words Related to Aquila

Words you can make from Aquila

Shorter words formed from the letters in “aquila”.

lauia quail quila alai alia aqua aula

Explore Similar Words

6-letter words starting with A 6-letter words ending with A All 6-letter words 5-letter words 7-letter words All word lists

Try These Tools

Anagram Solver Scrabble Helper Crossword Solver Spelling Bee Solver

Dictionary References

Look up aquila in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.

Cambridge Dictionary Merriam-Webster

Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!

Download Free