Bird with keen eyesight
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 7, 2026
Stuck on the clue Bird with keen eyesight from the New York Times Mini for March 7, 2026? We have the correct 4-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Bird with keen eyesight (4)
Answer
The answer to Bird with keen eyesight is Hawk (4 letters).
Why does Hawk fit this clue?
This is a straightforward direct-definition clue where 'Bird with keen eyesight' points to HAWK. A hawk is a medium-sized bird of prey belonging to the family Accipitridae, known for its sharp talons, hooked beak, and powerful flight. Hawks are famous for their exceptional vision, which is estimated to be four to eight times sharper than a human's, allowing them to spot small prey like mice and rabbits from hundreds of feet in the air. This remarkable eyesight is so well recognized that the phrase 'eyes like a hawk' is a common expression for someone who notices fine details.
What does Bird with keen eyesight mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
keen
adjective
•sharp, acute, or highly developed
eyesight
noun
•the ability to see; vision
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 1-across in the New York Times Mini on March 7, 2026, by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Hawk mean?
noun
•a bird of prey with broad wings, sharp talons, and exceptionally keen eyesight used for hunting
How to use Hawk in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Hawk.
•“The red-tailed hawk circled high above the field, using its exceptional eyesight to spot small rodents moving in the grass below.”
•“A hawk swooped down from the oak tree and caught a rabbit in its powerful talons.”
•“Street vendors began to hawk their merchandise to tourists as soon as the cruise ship docked at the pier.”
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The New York Times Mini for March 7, 2026 was published by Joel Fagliano and has 14 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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- What is the answer to Bird with keen eyesight?
- The answer is Hawk (4 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 7, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Bird with keen eyesight have?
- The answer has 4 letters: Hawk.
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