This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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KOI as a word: Ornamental domesticated varieties of the Amur carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus), of Japan and eastern Asia with red-gold or white coloring; (astronomy) Abbreviation of Kepler/K1/K2 object of interest.
KOI has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 24, 2026.
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