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“Baltimore bird”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Baltimore bird”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, May 26, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter O
Last letter E
O ? ? ? ? E

A 6-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

O R I O L E

The answer to “Baltimore bird” is ORIOLE

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published May 26, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 4 67% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “Baltimore bird” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, May 26, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ORIOLE — a 6-letter word that begins with O and ends with E.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Baltimore bird”

What is the answer to “Baltimore bird” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ORIOLE — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, May 26, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Baltimore bird”?

The answer ORIOLE contains 6 letters.

Was “Baltimore bird” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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