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Clues for the word "NIGHTINGALE"

We've had 24 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 28 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Cryptic crossword on December 01, 2025.

Definition of nightingale

• n. - A small, plain, brown and gray European song bird (Luscinia luscinia). It sings at night, and is celebrated for the sweetness of its song.
• n. - A larger species (Lucinia philomela), of Eastern Europe, having similar habits; the thrush nightingale. The name is also applied to other allied species.

Last Seen In

• Daily Cryptic - December 01, 2025
• Daily Cryptic - December 01, 2024
• Daily Cryptic - December 01, 2023
• Daily Cryptic - December 01, 2022
• Daily Cryptic - December 01, 2017
• Mirror Quick - August 11, 2017
• Guardian Quick - December 30, 2016
• Guardian Quick - December 31, 2015
• Pat Sajack's Code Letter - July 02, 2014
• USA Today - November 09, 2012
• Guardian Quick - November 06, 2011
• Chronicle of Higher Education - September 09, 2011
• Guardian Cryptic - August 09, 2010
• Guardian Quiptic - April 19, 2010
• New York Times - September 15, 2009
• Guardian Everyman - September 06, 2009
• Guardian Cryptic - February 20, 2008
• Guardian Quick - August 03, 2007
• Guardian Quick - May 16, 2007
• Guardian Quick - February 24, 2007
• Guardian Quick - November 21, 2006
• Guardian Everyman - October 08, 2006
• Guardian Quick - January 18, 2006
• Guardian Everyman - July 31, 2005
• Guardian Cryptic - July 20, 2004
• Guardian Cryptic - January 09, 2003
• Guardian Prize - November 03, 2001
• Guardian Cryptic - April 09, 2001