Serval
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A slender, long-legged wild cat native to Africa, recognised by its large ears and pale tawny coat marked with black spots.
“The serval crouched low in the tall grass before pouncing on a flushed bird.”
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ser·val
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Wordle
VAL ending is uncommon, contains ERVA pattern, no double letters, unlikely Wordle word
Scrabble
Worth 9 points, V adds decent value, RAVEL anagram, good rack-clearance word
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