Down clue · October 17, 2026

Birds that recognize faces and hold grudges

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Saturday, October 17, 2026.

"Birds that recognize faces and hold grudges"

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MAGPIES

7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants

Letter analysis

7-letter answer

Letters

7

total length

Vowels

3

A E I O U

Unique

7

distinct letters

Direction

Down

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Birds that recognize faces and hold grudges" in the LA Times Crossword for Saturday, October 17, 2026 resolves to MAGPIES, a 7-letter answer.

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