Crossword answer
KESTREL
7 letters · Used for 6 different clues · 22 appearances · Last seen The Independent, September 2, 2026
Letter pattern
KESTREL
Clues that lead to KESTREL
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Small falcon7The IndependentSep 2, 2026
Bird of prey7Evening StandardNov 28, 2025
Falcon7Evening StandardJul 29, 2025
The flier crashed into the back of the helter-skelter!7Evening StandardMar 14, 2025
Rubber trees adopted by essentially hawklike bird7The IndependentOct 31, 2024
May go flying off the side of the helter-skelter!7Evening StandardAug 26, 2019
About KESTREL in crosswords
KESTREL is a 7-letter answer that has appeared 22 times in our database across 6 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Small falcon” in the The Independent crossword on September 2, 2026.
Other 7-letter answers
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GESTUREGesticulate
ATLARGEOn the loose
PATREONMembership platform for content creators
PUNSTERFull-groan person?
GREASEDSince feeding insatiable hunger, ready to swim the Channel?
GASLINECertain stove conduit
NETCORDWimbledon etc ordinarily entertaining tennis supporter
YESITIS"Indeed!"
MEDIATEIntercede
NFLGAMEContest between Giants and Titans, e.g.
FLAUTASMexican dish with fried tortillas
CALDERADepression formed by a volcano's collapse
TAPROOTPart of dandelion? Too right, Pat, it goes upwards (7)
Every appearance of KESTREL (22)
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Sep 2, 2026
Small falcon · The Independent · 3 Down
Jun 18, 2026
Small falcon · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Nov 28, 2025
Bird of prey · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Oct 31, 2025
Bird of prey · Evening Standard · 38 Across
Jul 29, 2025
Falcon · Evening Standard · 15 Across
May 22, 2025
Small falcon · Evening Standard · 13 Across
Mar 14, 2025
The flier crashed into the back of the helter-skelter! · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Dec 26, 2024
The flier crashed into the back of the helter-skelter! · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Oct 31, 2024
Rubber trees adopted by essentially hawklike bird · The Independent · 4 Down
Oct 21, 2024
Falcon · Evening Standard · 13 Down
Mar 6, 2024
Small falcon · Evening Standard · 13 Across
Jan 15, 2024
Small falcon · Evening Standard · 19 Down
Dec 12, 2022
Small falcon · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Jul 14, 2022
Small falcon · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Apr 26, 2021
Small falcon · Evening Standard · 24 Across
Oct 23, 2020
Bird of prey · Evening Standard · 38 Across
Aug 26, 2019
May go flying off the side of the helter-skelter! · Evening Standard · 19 Down
May 28, 2019
Falcon · Evening Standard · 15 Across
May 27, 2019
Small falcon · Evening Standard · 13 Across
Jan 28, 2019
Small falcon · Evening Standard · 13 Across
Oct 2, 2018
The flier crashed into the back of the helter-skelter! · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Aug 28, 2018
Falcon · Evening Standard · 13 Down