Penguin’s cousin WSJ Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 3-letter answer for "Penguin’s cousin" is AUK.
The clue 'Penguin’s cousin' refers to birds that are similar in nature or appearance to penguins. The word 'auk' describes a bird that, like penguins, is flightless and lives in cold, marine environments, making them 'cousins' in a metaphorical sense.
This clue was last seen in the WSJ Crossword on December 12, 2025.
An auk is a type of seabird found in northern oceans, known for its diving ability and resemblance to penguins.
Diving seabird, Avian rhyme of "hawk"
The clue “Penguin’s cousin” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated December 12 2025, the definitive 3-letter answer is: AUK.
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