Puzzle #470 · September 14, 2026
blackbird
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Every day one two-word expression or compound word used in American English.
A blackbird is any of several species of dark-plumaged birds. In North America, it usually refers to the red-winged blackbird or common grackle. In Europe, it's the Eurasian blackbird, a member of the thrush family.
The Beatles‘ 1968 song “Blackbird” is one of the most covered songs in popular music. Paul McCartney wrote it as an allegory for the civil rights movement.
The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was the fastest manned aircraft ever built, capable of flying at over three times the speed of sound—so fast that its primary defense was simply outrunning missiles.
The Beatles‘ 1968 song “Blackbird” is one of the most covered songs in popular music. Paul McCartney wrote it as an allegory for the civil rights movement.
The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was the fastest manned aircraft ever built, capable of flying at over three times the speed of sound—so fast that its primary defense was simply outrunning missiles.
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