Bird with a plume that, ounce for ounce, was once worth more than gold Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, January 21, 2026 · 4-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 21, 2026 · 4-Down · 5 letters
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any of various usually white herons having long plumes during breeding season
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