“Wading bird” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IBIS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Wading bird”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 7, 2025, where it runs at 55 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. This exact clue has run 4 times in NYT puzzles, first on July 7, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jul 7, 2025 grid55ASuffix with book or fool3 ltrs›58ANot yet decided ... or an "artful" description for the last words of 17-, 27- and 45-Across?15 ltrs›64AAquafina competitor5 ltrs›67ATakes a breather5 ltrs›
Every appearance
4 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 29, 2026NYT Crossword33 Down•••••EGRETApr 13, 2026NYT Crossword12 Down•••••EGRETNov 12, 2025NYT Crossword58 Across•••••HERONJul 7, 2025NYT Crossword55 Down••••IBISOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••IBIS4 ltrs
•••••EGRET5 ltrs
•••••HERON5 ltrs
•••••CRANE5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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