Fiddle with feathers, say Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Fiddle with feathers, say” from the New York Times crossword of January 23, 2026? 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, JANUARY 23, 2026
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PREEN is the answer to “Fiddle with feathers, say”. It means to smooth or clean with the beak or tongue.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To smooth or clean with the beak or tongue.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: RNEPE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Primp like a bird”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Fiddle with feathers, say”?
PREEN, 5 letters: to smooth or clean with the beak or tongue.
When was “Fiddle with feathers, say” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of January 23, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with P.