Fancy feather NYT Crossword Clue

By Date: JAN 12, 2026 Follow on Google

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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Fancy feather" is PLUME.

The word 'plume' refers to a large, decorative feather, often used in fashion or ornamentation, fitting the description of 'fancy.' It is commonly associated with elegance and grandeur, which aligns with the clue's emphasis on something ornate.

This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on January 12, 2026.

A plume is a large, showy feather or a cluster of feathers.

Large showy feather, Column of smoke, feathery cloud, as of smoke, Long cloud of smoke

The answer to “Fancy feather” in the New York Times puzzle January 12 2026 is PLUME. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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