“Picked at one's food, in an avian metaphor” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ATELIKEABIRD is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Picked at one's food, in an avian metaphor”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 2, 2026, where it runs at 48 Across and fills 12 squares. It crosses 12 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jun 2, 2026 grid27DRock that's fracked to release oil5 ltrs›28DBone in the lower leg5 ltrs›29DFusion weapon, familiarly5 ltrs›33DLead-in to Major or Minor in the night sky4 ltrs›34DWhat a drawbridge might cross4 ltrs›35DWord with vault or position4 ltrs›39DCollapsed8 ltrs›41DOne of four generated by a grand slam, for short3 ltrs›44DKind of soup often served with sushi4 ltrs›46DSurgeon, informally5 ltrs›49DEmirate that was the site of Operation Desert Storm6 ltrs›50DLonging6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jun 2, 20261ACapital located on a fjord4 ltrs›5ABattling militarily5 ltrs›10AState with the highest Mormon population4 ltrs›14ASnow clearer4 ltrs›15ASelected5 ltrs›16A___ minimum4 ltrs›17A"You missed your chance!"10 ltrs›19ASilver weapon brandished by one hoping for gold4 ltrs›
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