This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 (8 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ E
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AERIE as a word: A local chapter of the Fraternal Order of Eagles; (American spelling) Alternative spelling of eyrie. [The nest of a bird of prey.].
AERIE has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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