The answer to this clue for the May 27, 2025, edition of the NYT Crossword Puzzle can be a bit confusing. The clue is duck hunting hangout, so the answer we are looking for is a term for a location. It’s a location that is commonly used in duck hunting, hence why it is also called a hangout, since hunters have to stay there like they’re doing a stakeout.
The name of the duck hunting hangout
You will be surprised to know that the answer to this clue is a BLIND. When you hear that, you would think about a person who cannot see. It could also be those window blinders that are called blinds. However, this is a term used for a location used by hunters and not just for ducks.
The reason it is called a blind because from the hunter’s perspective, it is the prey’s blind spot. Meaning, the duck won’t be able to see them in that location because they are blind to it. It is a very confusing answer if you’re not in the field of hunting.