This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 17, 2026 (53 Across). 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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K _ _
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KOA as a word: A large tree of species Acacia koa (family Fabaceae) which is endemic to and common on the islands of Hawaii; or the wood of this tree.
KOA 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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