Crossword clue
“Not such a wild place to see an elephant”
This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
ZOOLetters3
Starts withZ
Ends withO
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Not such a wild place to see an elephant” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on May 21, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with Z and ends with O.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Not such a wild place to see an elephant” clue?+
The answer is ZOO (3 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of May 21, 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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