This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 16, 2026 (20 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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ZOO as a word: (countable) A park where live animals are exhibited; (countable, informal, figuratively) Any place that is wild, crowded, or chaotic.
ZOO has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 27, 2025.
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