What is the answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Relative of a moose" from September 12, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Relative of a moose”

This clue appeared as 12-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

ELK

Letters3

Starts withE

Ends withK

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Midi Crossword
Sep 12, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Relative of a moose” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on September 12, 2026 as 12-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with E and ends with K.

See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for September 12, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Relative of a moose” clue?+

The answer is ELK (3 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of September 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.

How do I find other Midi answers?+

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