What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Fork-tailed flier" from October 21, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Fork-tailed flier”

This clue appeared as 18-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

TERN

Letters4

Starts withT

Ends withN

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Fork-tailed flier” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 21, 2026 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with T and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Fork-tailed flier” clue?+

The answer is TERN (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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