Crossword clue

“"'___' is the thing with feathers" (Emily Dickinson poem)”

This clue appeared as 63-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

HOPE

Letters4

Starts withH

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “"'___' is the thing with feathers" (Emily Dickinson poem)” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 17, 2026 as 63-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with H and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"'___' is the thing with feathers" (Emily Dickinson poem)” clue?+

The answer is HOPE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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