Crossword clue

“Species of the insurance spokesbird that's about 10x heavier than the Aflac duck”

This clue appeared as 31-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

EMU

Letters3

Starts withE

Ends withU

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Sep 18, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Species of the insurance spokesbird that's about 10x heavier than the Aflac duck” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 18, 2026 as 31-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with E and ends with U.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Species of the insurance spokesbird that's about 10x heavier than the Aflac duck” clue?+

The answer is EMU (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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