NY Times Crossword 

March 26, 2026

Alex Murphy

 

The answers to the clues do not make sense until a certain change is made - as hinted in the last clue.

 

1. Literally, "rumbling ghost" -  POLEGRETIST

2. Flat feet - FALLCRANEHES

3. Pet renowned for its agreeableness - GOLDETERNRIEVER

4. Make a vulgar gesture

 

Answer to Clue 4:

FLIP THE BIRD

 

Answers to Clue 1-3:

 

Hidden in each answer is the name of a bird: EGRET, CRANE, and TERN. By "flipping" (re-arranging) the letters, the answer makes sense:

 

1. POLTERGEIST

2. FALLEN ARCHES

3. GOLDEN RETRIEVER