Bird that went extinct within a century of human contact Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Bird that went extinct within a century of human contact” from the Universal crossword of January 3, 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
UNIVERSAL, JANUARY 3, 2026
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DODO is the answer to “Bird that went extinct within a century of human contact”. 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 went extinct within a century of human contact”?
DODO, 4 letters: a bird of species Raphus cucullatus*.
When was “Bird that went extinct within a century of human contact” last seen in a crossword?
In the Universal crossword of January 3, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with D.