Bittern
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A secretive marsh bird of the heron family, known for its distinctive booming call and streaked brown plumage that provides camouflage among reeds.
“The bittern's booming call echoed across the reed bed at dusk.”
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bit·tern
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Synonyms
heronwading bird
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Contains double T, B, I, T, T, E, R, N, the -TERN ending is a useful pattern
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Worth 9 points, double T is easy to accommodate, a solid 7-letter word
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