Crossword clue
“Tallest animal in North America”
This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
MOOSELetters5
Starts withM
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Tallest animal in North America” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on June 23, 2026 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with E, 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 “Tallest animal in North America” clue?+
The answer is MOOSE (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of June 23, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.
How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+
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