“"The 12 Days of Christmas" bird” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DOVE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"The 12 Days of Christmas" bird”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 4, 2026, where it runs at 52 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.