Animal on Wyoming's state flag
Editorially verified for the Oct 15, 2026
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Clue explained
The bison appears as a black silhouette in the center of Wyoming’s state flag, with the state seal on its side. The design was created by Verna Keays and adopted in 1917. The bison represents an animal native to the region, while the seal displayed on it gives the flag a distinctive combination of Wyoming’s wildlife and state identity.
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The answer to “Animal on Wyoming's state flag” in the New York Times Midi crossword is BISON — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 15, 2026 at 4-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Animal on Wyoming's state flag” answer
BISON (5 letters)
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What does BISON mean?
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(noun)
- a humpbacked shaggy-haired wild ox native to North America and Europe
When else has “Animal on Wyoming's state flag” appeared?
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October 15, 2026 (most recent) → BISON. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Animal on Wyoming's state flag”?
The answer is BISON, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 15, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Animal on Wyoming's state flag”?
5 letters: BISON.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 15, 2026, at 4-Across.
Can “Animal on Wyoming's state flag” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times Midi sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
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