Barnyard hooter — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the February 21 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
OWL
3 letters
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OWL
3
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OWL
3
Rice University mascot
OWL
3
"Wise" nocturnal bird
OWL
3
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OWL
3
Bird that gives a hoot
OWL
3
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OWL
3
Rice University mascot
OWL
3
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OWL
3
Hooting night bird
OWL
3
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OWL
3
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OWL
3
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BFF
3
McDonald's Big ___ cheeseburger
MAC
3
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ALT
3
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ALOE
4
Like a ___ to a flame (strongly attracted to something)
MOTH
4
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LOO
3
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YOGA
4
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ROLE
4
"He's ___ talk and no action"
ALL
3
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GPS
3
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