“Tropical specimens that can be either flora or fauna” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BIRDSOFPARADISE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Tropical specimens that can be either flora or fauna”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 3, 2026, where it runs at 12 Down and fills 15 squares. It crosses 15 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 3, 2026 grid6AAccepts accolades onstage, say9 ltrs›16AFacial feature also known as a "nasolabial fold"9 ltrs›17ARace to the top15 ltrs›21AIn the thick of6 ltrs›26ADisingenuous reply to "Are you asleep?"3 ltrs›31ALays out some green for4 ltrs›38AOpposite side3 ltrs›41ACongestion easer7 ltrs›46AFake news6 ltrs›51APang5 ltrs›56AGreets, in a way4 ltrs›62AAdvocatus ___3 ltrs›63A"Tell me about it!"15 ltrs›67ASenator Jacky of Nevada5 ltrs›69AClassic pitchers5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 3, 20261ABank of China Tower architect5 ltrs›15ALoses some hair, e.g.5 ltrs›19AN.H.L.'s Mammoth, on sports tickers3 ltrs›20ABag that may contain swag4 ltrs›22ABring on board4 ltrs›24AN.A.A.C.P. member?: Abbr.4 ltrs›27A"omg rly?!"5 ltrs›29AThey may change midflight, in brief4 ltrs›
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