Hook-billed bird crossword clue

Answer
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SHRIKE

SHRIKE — the 6-letter solution to “Hook-billed bird”, entered at 22 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for July 27, 2026.

About this clue

“Hook-billed bird” appeared as 22 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on July 27, 2026, and the answer is 6 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
6
Position
22 Across
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Hook-billed bird”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, July 27, 2026, the answer to “Hook-billed bird” is SHRIKE — 6 letters, entered at 22 Across.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Hook-billed bird” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been SHRIKE, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 6 letters and starts with S.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.