Metaphor for a parent whose youngest has "launched" ... like the little bird whose progress is suggested by 21-, 33- and 41-Across NYT Crossword

Q: How many letters is the answer to "Metaphor for a parent whose youngest has “launched” … like the little bird whose progress is suggested by 21-, 33- and 41-Across nyt crossword clue "?

The answer EMPTYNESTER has 11 letters.

Q: Are there other answers for "Metaphor for a parent whose youngest has “launched” … like the little bird whose progress is suggested by 21-, 33- and 41-Across nyt crossword clue "?

The most common answer is EMPTYNESTER. Alternate answers may exist depending on the letter count required by the grid.

Q: When did "Metaphor for a parent whose youngest has “launched” … like the little bird whose progress is suggested by 21-, 33- and 41-Across nyt crossword clue " last appear in the NYT Crossword?

The clue "Metaphor for a parent whose youngest has “launched” … like the little bird whose progress is suggested by 21-, 33- and 41-Across nyt crossword clue " most recently appeared on January 27, 2026 with the answer EMPTYNESTER.

We solved this clue, that last appeared on January 28, 2026 in a N.Y.T crossword puzzle and the answer had eleven letters. The solution we have is shown below (highlighted in green) will help you solve this hard clue and go on with the puzzle.

Metaphor for a parent whose youngest has launched like the little bird whose progress is suggested by 21 33 and 41 Across

The answer for this clue is

EMPTYNESTER

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