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Squawk

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A harsh, abrupt cry or scream, often made by a bird or as an expression of protest.

The parrot let out a loud squawk when the cage door was opened unexpectedly.

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Synonyms

gripekickbeefbitchscreakskreakskreighscreech

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Wordle

The SQU opening combined with AWK ending is distinctive in Wordle and tests several uncommon patterns

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Scrabble

Worth 22 points, with Q worth 10 and W worth 4, one of the highest-value six-letter Scrabble plays

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