This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, May 18, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
F _ _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ _ H
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About the answer
FLUSH as a word: A group of birds that have suddenly started up from undergrowth, trees, etc; (transitive) To cause to take flight from concealment.
FLUSH has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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