The crossword solution for the term 'Famous Falcon' is 'Maltese', which is a seven-letter word. The Maltese Falcon is a classic novel by Dashiell Hammett, first published in 1930. It follows the story of private detective Sam Spade as he investigates the disappearance of a valuable statuette. The novel has been adapted into several films, most notably the 1941 version starring Humphrey Bogart.