Bird that scientists are trying to bring back from extinction Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Bird that scientists are trying to bring back from extinction” from the New York Times crossword of February 2, 2026? It has 4 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, FEBRUARY 2, 2026
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DODO is the answer to “Bird that scientists are trying to bring back from extinction”. It means a bird of species Raphus cucullatus*.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A bird of species Raphus cucullatus*.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ODOD.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Bird that became extinct in the 17th century”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Bird that scientists are trying to bring back from extinction”?
DODO, 4 letters: a bird of species Raphus cucullatus*.
When was “Bird that scientists are trying to bring back from extinction” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of February 2, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with D.