Crossword clue

“Bird that sings at dawn”

This clue appeared as 16-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ROBIN
Letters5
Starts withR
Ends withN
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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Mar 17, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Bird that sings at dawn” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 17, 2026 as 16-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Bird that sings at dawn” clue?+

The answer is ROBIN (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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