This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (50 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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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