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Grebes

6 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of grebe, a small compact aquatic diving bird with lobed rather than webbed feet, known for building floating nests.

A pair of great crested grebes performed their elaborate courtship display on the reservoir.

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diving birdswater birds

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Ends in ES with the uncommon GRE opening, tests whether B appears in a six-letter word.

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Worth 10 points, the B adds value and the word uses a compact set of common tiles.

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