This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 9, 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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ELK as a word: (Canada, US) Common wapiti (Cervus canadensis), the second largest member of the deer family, once thought to be a subspecies of red deer; Any of various large species of deer such as the red deer, moose or wapiti (see usage notes).
ELK has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 30, 2025.
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