Crossword clue
“Tree branch or power line, for a bird”
This clue appeared as 80-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
PERCHLetters5
Starts withP
Ends withH
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Tree branch or power line, for a bird” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 22, 2026 as 80-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with H, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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What is the answer to the “Tree branch or power line, for a bird” clue?+
The answer is PERCH (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 22, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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