Crossword clue

“Wading bird”

This clue appeared as 33-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 29, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 4 times
EGRET
Letters5
Starts withE
Ends withT
Vowels2

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
EGRET52 of 4
HERON51 of 4
IBIS41 of 4

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About this clue

The clue “Wading bird” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 29, 2026 as 33-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Wading bird” clue?+

The answer is EGRET (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 4 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on June 29, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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