Skein answer for September 12, 2026

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1. 1Give me the shape of the wordReveal

   5 letters, 2 vowels. One letter appears more than once.

2. 2Give me the first letterReveal

   The answer starts with E.

3. 3Give me a clueReveal

   This snowy relative of the great blue was nearly hunted to extinction for its decorative feathers. (noun)

4. 4Give me the last letterReveal

   The answer ends with T.

5. 5Give me the definitionReveal

   A slender white wading species once prized in the 19th century for the ornamental plumes used on ladies' hats.

6. 6Just tell me the answerReveal

   EGRET