NYT Crossword · 79 Down
“Extinct plant-eater” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, May 27, 2001 as 79 Down. The answer has 9 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Sunday, May 27, 2001 · 79 Down
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How many letters is the answer to “Extinct plant-eater”?
The answer has 9 letters. It starts with S and ends with R, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
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Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 27, 2001, at 79 Down.
What is the answer to the “Extinct plant-eater” crossword clue?
The answer is STEGOSAUR (9 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.