Fliers in a V

Latest answer — July 26, 2026

4 Across

Think of those birds that often travel in formation during migration! 🦆

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This clue's Sunday, July 26, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1One of five for most starfish
  2. 4Fliers in a V
  3. 7Sing the praises of
  4. 8Capital of South Korea
  5. 9Bottom of a shoe

Down

  1. 1Around 14-29, for most members of Gen Z
  2. 2T. ___ (fearsome dinos)
  3. 3"Yeah, same!"
  4. 52020 Pixar movie
  5. 6French fashion magazine

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. One of five for most starfish — Answer: ARM. Hint: Think about the limbs of a creature that thrives in the ocean! 🦑
  2. 4. Fliers in a V — Answer: GEESE. Hint: Think of those birds that often travel in formation during migration! 🦆
  3. 7. Sing the praises of — Answer: EXTOL. Hint: When you really admire someone, you might express your utmost admiration for them! 🎤
  4. 8. Capital of South Korea — Answer: SEOUL. Hint: This bustling city is known for its vibrant culture and technology! 🇰🇷
  5. 9. Bottom of a shoe — Answer: SOLE. Hint: What you walk on daily, but often take for granted! 👣

Down

  1. 1. Around 14-29, for most members of Gen Z — Answer: AGES. Hint: Can you think of what you might call the time between being a teenager and hitting adulthood? 🎉
  2. 2. T. ___ (fearsome dinos) — Answer: REXES. Hint: Think of the king of the dinosaurs that roamed the earth! 🦖
  3. 3. "Yeah, same!" — Answer: METOO. Hint: When you resonate with someone's feelings or experiences, you might say this! 😊
  4. 5. 2020 Pixar movie — Answer: SOUL. Hint: This film dives deep into what makes us who we are, exploring the essence of life and purpose! 🎶
  5. 6. French fashion magazine — Answer: ELLE. Hint: This stylish publication shares its name with the French word for 'she'! 👗

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The answer to “Fliers in a V” in the New York Times Mini crossword is GEESE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 26, 2026 at 4-Across. 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.

“Fliers in a V” answer

GEESE (5 letters)

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Why the answer is GEESE

Think of those birds that often travel in formation during migration! 🦆

When else has “Fliers in a V” appeared?

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July 26, 2026 (most recent) → GEESE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Fliers in a V”?

The answer is GEESE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 26, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Fliers in a V”?

5 letters: GEESE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 26, 2026, at 4-Across.

Can “Fliers in a V” have a different answer?

Yes — New York 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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