This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 2, 2026 (43 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: 4 squares
First letter
D _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ O
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DODO as a word: A large, flightless bird, †Raphus cucullatus, related to the pigeon, that is now extinct (since the 1600s) and was native to Mauritius; (figuratively) A person or organisation which is very old or has very old-fashioned views or is not willing to change and adapt.
DODO has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 2, 2026.
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