This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 22, 2026 (7 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.
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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