FRIDAY · MAY 9, 2025  ·  31 DOWN

“Title heroine who says "I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will; which I now exert to leave you"”

The answer and full breakdown for this clue from the May 9, 2025 New York Times Crossword.

From the Willa Angel Chen Miller and Erik Agard puzzle Edited by Will Shortz 4 letters
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“Title heroine who says "I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will; which I now exert to leave you"”

Answer
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4 letters Appeared May 9, 2025 Direction: Down

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