Metaphor for a parent whose youngest has "launched" ... like the little bird whose progress is suggested by 21-, 33- and 41-Across Crossword Clue
11 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, January 27, 2026 · 54-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 27, 2026 · 54-Across · 11 letters
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a parent whose children have grown up and left home
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