What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Spearfishing bird" from September 21, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Spearfishing bird”

This clue appeared as 36-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 21, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

EGRET

Letters5

Starts withE

Ends withT

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 21, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Spearfishing bird” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 21, 2026 as 36-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 “Spearfishing bird” clue?+

The answer is EGRET (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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