What is the answer to "Black-plumed water bird" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Black-plumed water bird" is COOT (4 letters).

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Black-plumed water bird WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the May 12, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

COOT

4 letters · Down · last seen May 12, 2026

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