Crossword clue

“Fish that passes the "mirror test" of self-recognition”

This clue appeared as 50-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 11, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
MANTARAY
Letters8
Starts withM
Ends withY
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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May 11, 20258 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Fish that passes the "mirror test" of self-recognition” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 11, 2025 as 50-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with M and ends with Y, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Fish that passes the "mirror test" of self-recognition” clue?+

The answer is MANTARAY (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 11, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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