This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, May 22, 2026 (7 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 3 squares
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OWL as a word: Any of various birds of prey of the order Strigiformes, families Strigidae and Tytonidae, that are primarily nocturnal and have forward-looking, binocular vi...; (by extension) A person seen as having owl-like characteristics, especially appearing wise or serious, or being nocturnally active.
OWL has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 26, 2025.
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