This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, January 26, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
Z _ _ _ _
First and last letters
Z _ _ _ A
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ZEBRA as a word: Any of three species of subgenus Hippotigris: Equus grevyi, Equus quagga, or Equus zebra, all with black and white stripes and native to Africa; (sports, slang) A referee.
ZEBRA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 18, 2026.
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