This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 (11 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
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Z _ _ _ _
First and last letters
Z _ _ _ O
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ZORRO as a word: A South American canid of the species Lycalopex culpaeus, visually similar to (and sometimes referred to as) a fox but more closely related to a wolf; A fictional character, a daring and mysterious avenger, created in 1919 by pulp writer Johnston McCulley.
ZORRO has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 10, 2025.
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