“Mothers of barnyard chicks” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HENS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Mothers of barnyard chicks”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 26, 2026, where it runs at 23 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.