Crossword clue

“"___ Birds" (Hitchcock film that suggests this puzzle's theme)”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Friday, May 22, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

THE

Letters3

Starts withT

Ends withE

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
May 22, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"___ Birds" (Hitchcock film that suggests this puzzle's theme)” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on May 22, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with T and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"___ Birds" (Hitchcock film that suggests this puzzle's theme)” clue?+

The answer is THE (3 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of May 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+

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