This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 (18 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ D
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BIRD as a word: An animal of the clade (traditionally class) Aves in the phylum Chordata, characterized by being warm-blooded, having feathers and wings usually capable of f...; (cooking, slang) A chicken or turkey used as food.
BIRD has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 27, 2026.
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