This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 18, 2026 (54 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: 5 squares
First letter
K _ _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ _ A
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KOALA as a word: A tree-dwelling marsupial, Phascolarctos cinereus, that resembles a small bear with a broad head, large ears and sharp claws, mainly found in eastern Australia; A village and commune of Saaba department, Kadiogo, Centre, Burkina Faso.
KOALA has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 22, 2026.
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