“State animal of Illinois” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DEER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “State animal of Illinois”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 4, 2025, where it runs at 5 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.