This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 (57 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ N
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About the answer
AVIAN as a word: Characteristic of or pertaining to birds, or to bird-like or flying creatures; A bird.
AVIAN 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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