Crossword clue

“Birds also known as "little auks"”

This clue appeared as 31-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
SEADOVES
Letters8
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Birds also known as "little auks"” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 13, 2025 as 31-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Birds also known as "little auks"” clue?+

The answer is SEADOVES (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 13, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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