This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 8, 2026 (72 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ K
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STORK as a word: A large wading bird with long legs and a long beak of the order Ciconiiformes and its family Ciconiidae; (folklore or euphemistic) The mythical bringer of babies to families, or good news.
STORK has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 9, 2026.
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