Chinese zodiac animal NYT Crossword Clue

By Last Update: APR 20, 2026 Follow on Google

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Answer TIGER
Letters 5
Puzzle NYT Mini Crossword - April 20 2026
Answer PIG
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Puzzle WSJ Crossword - March 13 2026
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Chinese zodiac animal" is TIGER.

The Chinese zodiac consists of 12 animals, each representing a year in a repeating cycle. The 'Tiger' is one of these animals, known for its courage and strength.

This clue was last seen in the NYT Mini Crossword on April 20, 2026.

A tiger is a large, carnivorous feline mammal known for its strength and striped coat.

Striped big cat, EGTRI, Predatory big cat, Animal that can't change its stripes, per an old adage, University of Memphis athlete

The 5-letter answer to “Chinese zodiac animal” in the NYT Mini Crossword April 20 2026 is TIGER.

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