Crossword clue
“Eagles' nests”
This clue appeared as 63-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
AERIESLetters6
Starts withA
Ends withS
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Eagles' nests” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 21, 2026 as 63-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Eagles' nests” clue?+
The answer is AERIES (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 21, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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