Kestrel
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small falcon capable of hovering in sustained flight while hunting, native to North America and also found widely across Europe and Asia.
“A kestrel hovered motionless above the motorway verge before diving to catch a mouse.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
kes·trel
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Contains E, R, T, L among its letters, K at the start and -REL ending make it distinctive
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K scores 5 pts, KESTREL is a strong 7-letter bingo with common tiles and good board placement
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