Jackdaw
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small black and grey crow-like bird common across Europe and western Asia, noted for its intelligence and fondness for shiny objects.
“A jackdaw had made its nest in the disused chimney stack of the old farmhouse.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈdʒækˌdɔː/
Syllables
jack·daw
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Synonyms
daw
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Contains both J and K close together, ends in -DAW which is an uncommon pattern
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Scrabble
J scores 8 and K scores 5, both high-value tiles in one word makes this excellent
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