This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 12, 2026 (69 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ZOO as a word: (countable) A park where live animals are exhibited; (countable, informal, figuratively) Any place that is wild, crowded, or chaotic.
ZOO has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 27, 2025.
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