Crossword clue

“A pelican can hold more water in this than in its belly”

This clue appeared as 64-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

BILL

Letters4

Starts withB

Ends withL

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “A pelican can hold more water in this than in its belly” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 12, 2026 as 64-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with B and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “A pelican can hold more water in this than in its belly” clue?+

The answer is BILL (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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