Froot Loops' bird mascot
Editorially verified for the Oct 12, 2026
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Clue explained
Toucan Sam is the colorful toucan mascot of Froot Loops cereal, so the bird in the clue is a toucan. In the familiar ads, his oversized, brightly colored beak makes him easy to recognize, and the slogan “Follow your nose!” plays on a toucan’s prominent sense of smell as he tracks down the cereal’s fruity aroma.
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This clue's Monday, October 12, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Froot Loops' bird mascot” in the USA Today crossword is TOUCAN — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on October 12, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 45-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.
“Froot Loops' bird mascot” answer
TOUCAN (6 letters)
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What does TOUCAN mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of TOUCAN is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a tropical American fruit-eating bird with a massive bill and typically brightly coloured plumage
When else has “Froot Loops' bird mascot” appeared?
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October 12, 2026 (most recent) → TOUCAN. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Froot Loops' bird mascot”?
The answer is TOUCAN, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on October 12, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Froot Loops' bird mascot”?
6 letters: TOUCAN.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the USA Today crossword on October 12, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 45-Down.
Can “Froot Loops' bird mascot” have a different answer?
Yes — USA Today 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.
Where can I find the rest of this day's USA Today answers?
The full grid for October 12, 2026 is on the USA Today answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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