Crossword clue
“*Long-legged wader”
This clue appeared as 54-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 12, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersSeen 2 times
FLAMINGLetters7
Starts withF
Ends withG
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| FLAMING | 7 | 1 of 2 |
| IBIS | 4 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “*Long-legged wader” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 12, 2026 as 54-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with F and ends with G.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “*Long-legged wader” clue?+
The answer is FLAMING (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 12, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on February 12, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for February 12, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.