Rice University mascot — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the July 23 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
OWL
3 letters
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Nocturnal flying predator
OWL
3
Harry Potter's messenger bird
OWL
3
"Wise" nocturnal bird
OWL
3
Hedwig from "Harry Potter," e.g.
OWL
3
Bird that gives a hoot
OWL
3
"Wise" bird associated with the night
OWL
3
Bird in Duolingo's logo
OWL
3
Barnyard hooter
OWL
3
Hooting night bird
OWL
3
Nocturnal big-eyed bird
OWL
3
Night ___ (like one who burns the midnight oil)
OWL
3
Symbol of wisdom
OWL
3
___ Speedwagon, "Can't Fight This Feeling" band
REO
3
Luxury wheels from Germany with an X and a Z series: Abbr.
BMW
3
Sewn edge of a skirt
HEM
3
Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on ___ Street"
ELM
3
Prefix with "cycle" for a vehicle with one wheel
UNI
3
"Side to Side" singer Grande, lovingly
ARI
3
Ginger ___ (Schweppes drink)
ALE
3
Old Roman garments (anagram of "goats")
TOGAS
5
Unpleasant noise
DIN
3
City in Nevada dubbed "The Biggest Little City in the World"
RENO
4
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