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Nocturnal Flier Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is BAT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "BAT" which means:

    noun
  • • Nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
  • • (baseball) a turn trying to get a hit
  • • A small racket with a long handle used for playing squash
  • • The club used in playing cricket
  • • A club used for hitting a ball in various games
  • verb
  • • Strike with, or as if with a baseball bat
  • • Wink briefly
  • • Have a turn at bat
  • • Use a bat
  • • Beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

An example sentence would be:

  • • "I saw a bat flying around my backyard."
  • • "He swung the bat and hit the baseball out of the park."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times10 Nov 1988 Across 39
New York Times25 Oct 1981 Across 112
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