Extinct flightless pigeons (don't worry, you've heard of this answer!) Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Extinct flightless pigeons (don't worry, you've heard of this answer!)” from the New York Times Mini crossword of June 18, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES MINI, JUNE 18, 2026
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DODOS is the answer to “Extinct flightless pigeons (don't worry, you've heard of this answer!)”. It means a bird of species Raphus cucullatus*.
Hints
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Hint 1 Meaning
A bird of species Raphus cucullatus*.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: OSDDO.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Bygone Mauritian birds”.
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What is the answer to “Extinct flightless pigeons (don't worry, you've heard of this answer!)”?
DODOS, 5 letters: a bird of species Raphus cucullatus*.
When was “Extinct flightless pigeons (don't worry, you've heard of this answer!)” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times Mini crossword of June 18, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with D.