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"'___' is the thing with feathers" (Emily Dickinson poem) (crossword clue)

4 squares · NYT Crossword · September 17, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 17, 2026 (63 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.

Answer length: 4 squares

First letter

H _ _ _

First and last letters

H _ _ E

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HOPE

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"Thing with feathers that perches in the soul," per Emily Dickinson

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