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Stretch out one's neck – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “Stretch out one's neck” is CRANE (5 letters). Most recently CRANE, in the NYT Mini on May 22, 2026.
| Answer | Letters | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| CRANE | 5 | C____ |
What CRANE means
- verbstretch (the neck) so as to see better
- nounlifts and moves heavy objects; lifting tackle is suspended from a pivoted boom that rotates around a vertical axis
- nounlarge long-necked wading bird of marshes and plains in many parts of the world
Where this clue appeared
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | NYT Mini 5A | CRANE |
Other clues for CRANE
- Origami bird
- Construction site sight
- Construction site picker-upper
- Lifter at a construction site
- A bird or a machine
- World's tallest flying bird
- Center of a Venn diagram for "Birds" and "Construction equipment"
- Origami design
- Machine at a construction site
- Bird whose name is an excellent starting guess in Wordle, according to WordleBot
- Flappable origami creation
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FAQ
What is the answer to “Stretch out one's neck”?
CRANE (5 letters). Most recently CRANE, on May 22, 2026 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “Stretch out one's neck”?
5 letters, starting with C (C____).