Antlered animal of the Rockies

Latest answer — September 12, 2026

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Clue explained

An elk is a large antlered deer found throughout the Rocky Mountains and surrounding regions. “Antlered animal” supplies the definition, while “of the Rockies” narrows the species.

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Definition
An elk with large antlers in a Rocky Mountain landscape

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This clue's Saturday, September 12, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Antlered animal of the Rockies” in the New York Times Mini crossword is ELK — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 12, 2026 at 5-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.

“Antlered animal of the Rockies” answer

ELK (3 letters)

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September 12, 2026 (most recent) → ELK. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Antlered animal of the Rockies”?

The answer is ELK, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Antlered animal of the Rockies”?

3 letters: ELK.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 12, 2026, at 5-Down.

Can “Antlered animal of the Rockies” have a different answer?

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