Crossword clue
“Tropical specimens that can be either flora or fauna”
This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 3, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.
Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
BIRDSOFPARADISELetters15
Starts withB
Ends withE
Vowels6
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Tropical specimens that can be either flora or fauna” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 3, 2026 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with B and ends with E, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Tropical specimens that can be either flora or fauna” clue?+
The answer is BIRDSOFPARADISE (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 3, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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