“New Zealander” crossword clue
Answer
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••••KIWI
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.KIWI is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “New Zealander”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 1, 2026, where it runs at 77 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on February 1, 2026.
Crossing entries
Feb 1, 2026 grid76ALike some early education, for short4 ltrs›82ABit of a character?5 ltrs›88A"Mainsail hoisted, check! Hatches battened, check!"?18 ltrs›94AShark's singing rival in "West Side Story"?10 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
May 19, 2026NYT Crossword38 Across••••KIWIFeb 1, 2026NYT Crossword77 Down••••KIWIOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••KIWI4 ltrs
••••ALAN4 ltrs
•••••MAORI5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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