Sea flier

Latest answer — September 04, 2026

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Clue explained

An ERNE is a sea eagle, specifically the white-tailed eagle, so it is a bird that flies over or near the sea. The clue’s wording uses “flier” in the broad sense of a flying creature.

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Definition
A white-tailed sea eagle flying over a coastal landscape.

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This clue's Friday, September 04, 2026 appearance

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  4. 4Ice cream serving
  5. 6Sea flier

The answer to “Sea flier” in the LA Times Mini crossword is ERNE — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on September 4, 2026 at 6-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Sea flier” answer

ERNE (4 letters)

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What does ERNE mean?

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(noun)

  • the sea eagle

When else has “Sea flier” appeared?

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September 4, 2026 (most recent) → ERNE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Sea flier”?

The answer is ERNE, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on September 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Sea flier”?

4 letters: ERNE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on September 4, 2026, at 6-Down.

Can “Sea flier” have a different answer?

Yes — LA Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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