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NYT Daily • August 31, 2025
Sea eagle
Answer:
ERN
Hint:
Not available
Explanation:
Sea eagle" is a straightforward definition clue pointing to the ERN, a type of bird of prey often found near coastlines. The word "sea" hints at its habitat, while "eagle" describes its classification—though the ERN is technically an osprey relative, crosswords frequently use it this way. It’s a short, punchy answer that fits neatly into grids, so solvers should think of small, sharp-named raptors.