“Relative of a gull” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TERN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Relative of a gull”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 4, 2025, where it runs at 4 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.