Metaphor for a parent whose youngest has "launched" ... like the little bird whose progress is suggested by 21-, 33- and 41-Across Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EMPTYNESTER Metaphor for a parent whose youngest has "launched" ... like the little bird whose progress is suggested by 21-, 33- and 41-Across (11) New York Times Jan 27, 2026
4% HYENA Carnivore whose vocalization sounds like giggling (5) New York Times Sep 27, 2026
4% SENSEI 41-Across teacher (6) LA Times Daily Sep 26, 2026
4% EAGLE Bird whose wingspan may extend to eight feet (5) LA Times Mini Sep 23, 2026
4% LIZARD see 21 Across (6) (6) Mirror Quiz Sep 22, 2026
4% OSAGE ___ orange, tree whose fruit has a brainlike appearance (5) New York Times Sep 20, 2026
4% SPCA Org. whose website has a "Spay & Neuter" tab (4) USA Today Sep 16, 2026
4% AKIN [41-Across] (4) New York Times Sep 13, 2026
4% LINE "Whose ___ Is It Anyway?" (4) TV Sep 13, 2026
4% ORIOLE Bird whose name comes from the Latin for "golden" (6) New York Times Sep 13, 2026

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