Crossword clue

“Animal whose Greek name is the etymology of the word "arctic"”

This clue appeared as 17-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 3, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

BEAR

Letters4

Starts withB

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 3, 20254 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Animal whose Greek name is the etymology of the word "arctic"” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 3, 2025 as 17-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with B and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Animal whose Greek name is the etymology of the word "arctic"” clue?+

The answer is BEAR (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 3, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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