Crossword clue

“Protected lands for flora and fauna”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, October 16, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
NATUREPRESERVES
Letters15
Starts withN
Ends withS
Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Oct 16, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Protected lands for flora and fauna” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 16, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with N and ends with S, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Protected lands for flora and fauna” clue?+

The answer is NATUREPRESERVES (15 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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