“Birds phonetically suggested by a feature of 17-, 27- and 51-Across” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TOUCANS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Birds phonetically suggested by a feature of 17-, 27- and 51-Across”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 12, 2025, where it runs at 63 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.