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
5% STAYATHOMEMOM Parent whose job has no commute (13) USA Today Apr 4, 2026
4% GOCOLD Stop progressing, like an investigation (6) Universal Jun 17, 2026
4% WATERBOY Team assistant (or the opposite of 33-Across?) (8) Wall Street Journal Jun 17, 2026
4% JUDITHCHALMERS 33 Across presenter (14) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 15, 2026
4% ORZO Rice-shaped 41-Across (4) Commuter Jun 15, 2026
4% PACKAGEHOLIDAY Break inspired by 16 Across on 33 Across? (14) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 15, 2026
4% STAG Beetle whose jaws look like antlers (4) The Atlantic May 31, 2026
4% HOGARTH English artist whose works include A Rake's Progress (7) The Times Concise May 30, 2026
4% RAP Perform like 41-Down (3) USA Today May 30, 2026

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