This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (25 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 11 squares
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First and last letters
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KOOKABURRAS
About the answer
KOOKABURRAS as a word: Any of several species of kingfishers in the genus Dacelo.
KOOKABURRAS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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