This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, May 22, 2026 (4 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ W
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CROW as a word: A bird, usually black, of the genus Corvus, having a strong conical beak, with projecting bristles; it has a harsh, croaking call; A bar of iron with a beak, crook or claw; a bar of iron used as a lever; a crowbar.
CROW has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 23, 2025.
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