Osprey
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A large fish-eating hawk found on every continent except Antarctica, renowned for its spectacular plunge-diving technique and large reused nests.
“The osprey circled the reservoir twice before folding its wings and diving for a fish.”
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os·prey
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No repeated letters, the 'ey' ending and 'osp' opener are both uncommon in Wordle
Scrabble
The 'p' scores 3 and the 'y' is flexible for hooks, solid moderate-value word overall
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