Crossword answer

BAYOU

5 letters · Used for 7 different clues · 12 appearances · Last seen New York Times, June 23, 2026

Letter pattern

BAYOU

Starts with B, ends with U · 5 letters

Clues that lead to BAYOU

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"Blue" locale in a 1977 Linda Ronstadt classic5New York TimesJun 23, 2026 In US, marshy spot in inlet not wholly dismissed5The IndependentJun 12, 2026 Catfish Southern habitat5NewsdayJan 18, 2026 Marshy inlet5Eugene ShefferJan 17, 2026 Louisiana wetland5NewsdayDec 9, 2025 Leaders of Birmingham Alabama yearly open up section of river5The IndependentJun 24, 2025 Louisiana waterway5Eugene ShefferNov 9, 2022

About BAYOU in crosswords

BAYOU is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 12 times in our database across 7 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “"Blue" locale in a 1977 Linda Ronstadt classic” in the New York Times crossword on June 23, 2026.

Every appearance of BAYOU (12)

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Jun 23, 2026

"Blue" locale in a 1977 Linda Ronstadt classic · New York Times · 59 Across

Jun 12, 2026

In US, marshy spot in inlet not wholly dismissed · The Independent · 22 Down

Jan 18, 2026

Catfish Southern habitat · Newsday · Across

Jan 17, 2026

Marshy inlet · Eugene Sheffer · 3 Down

Dec 9, 2025

Louisiana wetland · Newsday · Down

Jun 24, 2025

Leaders of Birmingham Alabama yearly open up section of river · The Independent · 25 Down

Jan 5, 2024

Marshy inlet · Eugene Sheffer · 3 Down

Jul 11, 2023

Marshy inlet · Eugene Sheffer · 39 Down

Apr 27, 2023

Marshy inlet · Eugene Sheffer · 7 Down

Nov 9, 2022

Louisiana waterway · Eugene Sheffer · 23 Down

Oct 28, 2022

Marshy inlet · Eugene Sheffer · 33 Down

May 14, 2021

Louisiana waterway · Eugene Sheffer · 33 Down

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