Title animal of a 1967 children's book illustrated by Eric Carle
Editorially verified for the Oct 15, 2026
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Clue explained
The bear is the title animal in Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, the 1967 picture book by Bill Martin Jr. illustrated by Eric Carle. Its repeating question-and-answer pattern introduces a parade of brightly colored animals: each one sees another, prompting young readers to anticipate what comes next. The book’s simple rhythm and bold collage illustrations have made it a familiar read-aloud for generations.
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The answer to “Title animal of a 1967 children's book illustrated by Eric Carle” in the New York Times Midi crossword is BEAR — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 15, 2026 at 20-Down. 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.
“Title animal of a 1967 children's book illustrated by Eric Carle” answer
BEAR (4 letters)
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What does BEAR mean?
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(verb)
- carry the weight of; support
- endure (an ordeal or difficulty)
- (of a person) carry (someone or something)
When else has “Title animal of a 1967 children's book illustrated by Eric Carle” appeared?
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October 15, 2026 (most recent) → BEAR. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
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What is the answer to “Title animal of a 1967 children's book illustrated by Eric Carle”?
The answer is BEAR, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 15, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Title animal of a 1967 children's book illustrated by Eric Carle”?
4 letters: BEAR.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 15, 2026, at 20-Down.
Can “Title animal of a 1967 children's book illustrated by Eric Carle” 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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