“State bird of Minnesota” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LOON is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “State bird of Minnesota”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 13, 2025, where it runs at 119 Across 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on July 13, 2025.