Owlish, in a way NYT Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? W
2 ? I
3 ? S
4 ? E
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      Think of the creature often depicted wearing glasses and giving sage advice.

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      ???? means having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment.

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      The clue 'Owlish, in a way' refers to the common association of owls with wisdom. This is a metaphorical way of saying '????,' as owls are often depicted as ???? creatures in folklore and literature.

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      Y Y Y Y Y Y Y, *He thinks he’s very clever and tries to seem smarter than everyone else, Sagacious, Big name in chips, Hip (to)

      Clue Analysis

      The answer to “Owlish, in a way” in the New York Times puzzle January 11 2026 is WISE. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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