Roosters' mates

Published by Naitik Mehta · March 7, 2026

Stuck on the clue Roosters' mates 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

Roosters' mates (4)

Answer

The answer to Roosters' mates is Hens (4 letters).

Why does Hens fit this clue?

This is a straightforward direct-definition clue where 'Roosters' mates' points to HENS, the female counterparts of roosters in a flock of chickens. Hens are adult female chickens kept primarily for egg production and, in many farm settings, they live alongside one or more roosters. The word 'mates' here means partners or companions in the same species, not romantic partners specifically, making HENS the clean and simple answer to this clue.

What does Roosters' mates mean?

We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.

roosters

noun

•adult male chickens

mates

noun

•breeding partners or companions

This clue has appeared in 2 puzzles

The clue Roosters' mates has been used across multiple crosswords. Here’s every puzzle where it’s appeared, most recent first.

10ANYT Mini - Mar 7, 2026This Page

57DNYT Daily - Jul 7, 2025

NYT Mini — Mar 7, 2026

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What does Hens mean?

noun

•adult female chickens, especially those kept for laying eggs

How to use Hens in a sentence

Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Hens.

•“The farmer kept his roosters and hens in separate coops until breeding season.”

•“The hens laid fresh eggs every morning in their nesting boxes.”

•“We could hear the hens clucking loudly in the backyard as they searched for insects.”

What are other crossword clues for Hens?

“Natural incubators” (4)

“Feathery females ” (4)

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All clues from the New York Times Mini, Mar 7, 2026 crossword

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Down

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Frequently asked questions about Roosters' mates

What is the answer to Roosters' mates?: The answer is Hens (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 Roosters' mates have?: The answer has 4 letters: Hens.
How many times has Roosters' mates appeared as a crossword clue?: This clue has appeared in 2 puzzles, most recently the New York Times Mini on March 7, 2026.

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Naitik Mehta

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