Birds that swim underwater to catch fish Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Birds that swim underwater to catch fish” from the New York Times Mini crossword of August 27, 2025? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES MINI, AUGUST 27, 2025
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LOONS is the answer to “Birds that swim underwater to catch fish”. It means a bird of genus Gavia.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A bird of genus Gavia.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: OSOLN.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “The ___ (bird-inspired nickname for Minnesota's pro soccer team)”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Birds that swim underwater to catch fish”?
LOONS, 5 letters: a bird of genus Gavia.
When was “Birds that swim underwater to catch fish” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times Mini crossword of August 27, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with L.