This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 2, 2026 (29 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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EMU as a word: A large flightless bird native to Australia, Dromaius novaehollandiae; (obsolete) A cassowary (genus Casuarius).
EMU has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 28, 2025.
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