What is the answer to "Fast-running bird"?

The most common answer is EMU. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Fast-running bird Crossword Clue Answer

Can't figure out Fast-running bird? The USA Today crossword from November 1, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 3 letters.

Fast-running bird Crossword Answer

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Fast-running bird Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 3-letter answer to "Fast-running bird" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Fast-running bird" crossword clue is EMU. This answer contains 3 letters and was confirmed in the USA Today puzzle.

Which crossword used "Fast-running bird" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the USA Today puzzle on November 1, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of EMU?

The word EMU means: large Australian flightless bird similar to the ostrich but smaller. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Fast-running bird".