Crossword clue

“Spinning, feathered lures”

This clue appeared as 29-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The answer has 12 letters.

Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance
ROOSTERTAILS
Letters12
Starts withR
Ends withS
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 5, 202512 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Spinning, feathered lures” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 5, 2025 as 29-Down. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with R and ends with S, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Spinning, feathered lures” clue?+

The answer is ROOSTERTAILS (12 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 5, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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