Crossword clue

“Eucalyptus eater”

This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
KOALA
Letters5
Starts withK
Ends withA
Vowels3

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The clue “Eucalyptus eater” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 12, 2025 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with K and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Eucalyptus eater” clue?+

The answer is KOALA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 12, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on August 12, 2025.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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