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Crossword Clue: Nocturnal bird

Here's the answer to the Nocturnal bird crossword clue, with an explanation and where it has appeared.

About the answer: OWL

Owl derives from the Old English "ule," an imitation of the bird's hooting call. Rich in vowels and rounded out by a single L, it slots neatly into tight corners and often signals wisdom or a person who stays up late.

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