Repeat something clever, as parrots might? Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Repeat something clever, as parrots might?” from the New York Times crossword of February 16, 2025? It has 15 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, FEBRUARY 16, 2025
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SQUAWKAFINELINE is the answer to “Repeat something clever, as parrots might?”.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A 15-letter answer that starts with S.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: AEUNQISFEANKIWL.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with S and ends with E.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Repeat something clever, as parrots might?”?
SQUAWKAFINELINE, 15 letters.
When was “Repeat something clever, as parrots might?” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of February 16, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
15 letters, starting with S.