A ‘____’ is a northern waterbird that makes a mournful cry.

Get the answer to the NYT Spelling Bee clue “A ‘____’ is a northern waterbird that makes a mournful cry.”, starting with the letters lo.
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This clue was used on October 9, 2025.

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