Night ___ (bird) Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, July 21, 2024 · 69-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between April 2002 and July 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 21, 2024 · 69-Down · 5 letters
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grey or white wading bird with long neck and long legs and (usually) long bill
noun · fill-in-the-blank
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5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, April 22, 2002.OWL3 lettersanswer page
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