"Great blue" bird Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, April 7, 1998 · 28-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, April 7, 1998.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 7, 1998 · 28-Down · 5 letters
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grey or white wading bird with long neck and long legs and (usually) long bill
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