This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (22 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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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