The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word WADER which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1984.
Heron or stilt crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| WADER | 100 % | 5 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Heron or stilt
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- egret
 - wader
 - avocet
 - nest
 - escape road
 - footpath
 - sigmoid
 - crane
 - ibis
 - stork
 - leg
 - tilt
 
Crossword Answer definitions
WADER noun- One who wades.
 - (chiefly in the plural) A waterproof boot that comes up to the hip, used by fishermen, etc.
 - A long-legged bird associated with wetland or coastal environments.
 
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