“Galápagos island that was home to Lonesome George, the last tortoise of his subspecies” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PINTA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Galápagos island that was home to Lonesome George, the last tortoise of his subspecies”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 16, 2026, where it runs at 16 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
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