Apteryx
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A flightless nocturnal bird native to New Zealand with a long flexible bill, vestigial wings, and stout legs, commonly known as the kiwi.
“The apteryx forages at night, probing the forest floor with its sensitive bill for insects and worms.”
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ap·ter·yx
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The X scores 8 points and Y scores 4, giving APTERYX a total of 19 points if you can place it
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