Animal from Down Under, for short Crossword Clue Answer
The verified answer to this New York Times crossword clue, with its letter count, appearance history and related clues from the same puzzle.
THE CLUE
“Animal from Down Under, for short”
THE ANSWER
ROO
The answer to “Animal from Down Under, for short” is ROO.
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NYT Midi September 26 2026ROOFull puzzle ›About this clueThe clue “Animal from Down Under, for short” most recently appeared in the NYT Midi on September 26 2026. The verified answer is a 3 letter word. We have tracked this clue 1 time across the NYT Crossword, Mini and Midi puzzles, and the answer above matches the officially published New York Times solution for its latest appearance. Curious about the word itself? Look up Roo in our dictionary for definitions, syllables and more.
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