This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, August 8, 2026 (7 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ _ _ N
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PELICAN as a word: Any of various seabirds of the family Pelecanidae, having a long bill with a distendable pouch; A native or resident of the American state of Louisiana.
PELICAN 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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