What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Amphibian with specialized toe pads" from April 1, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Amphibian with specialized toe pads”

This clue appeared as 39-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

TREEFROG

Letters8

Starts withT

Ends withG

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 1, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Amphibian with specialized toe pads” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 1, 2026 as 39-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with T and ends with G, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Amphibian with specialized toe pads” clue?+

The answer is TREEFROG (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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