Crossword clue
“Bird on the South Carolina state quarter”
This clue appeared as 10-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times
WRENLetters4
Starts withW
Ends withN
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Bird on the South Carolina state quarter” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 16, 2026 as 10-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with W and ends with N.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Bird on the South Carolina state quarter” clue?+
The answer is WREN (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 16, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on May 16, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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