“Fancy feather” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••PLUME
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PLUME is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Fancy feather”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 12, 2026, where it runs at 29 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 12, 2026 grid28AE.M.T. process often administered to the beat of "Stayin' Alive"3 ltrs›36AAvoids, as capture6 ltrs›40AGarage jobs involving grease guns5 ltrs›44AMan's name that's a citrus fruit spelled backward4 ltrs›47ARhyming advice to a renter of VHS tapes12 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 12, 20261AIntimidate, with "out"5 ltrs›6ABird's dramatic dive5 ltrs›11APlace to store a lawn mower4 ltrs›15AHawaiian greeting5 ltrs›16A___ cold brew5 ltrs›17AConcluding part of a song4 ltrs›18ARhyming advice to a spitting talker16 ltrs›21A"Halt!"4 ltrs›
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