This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, January 3, 2026 (6 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ _ S
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HERONS as a word: Any long-legged, long-necked wading bird of the family Ardeidae; A census-designated place in Sanders County, Montana, United States.
HERONS 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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