It's blowin' in the wind Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “It's blowin' in the wind” from the New York Times crossword of March 9, 2025? It has 4 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, MARCH 9, 2025
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VANE is the answer to “It's blowin' in the wind”. It means a device for showing the direction of the wind.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A device for showing the direction of the wind.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: AVEN.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Rooftop spinner”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “It's blowin' in the wind”?
VANE, 4 letters: a device for showing the direction of the wind.
When was “It's blowin' in the wind” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of March 9, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with V.