Crossword clue
“Cat that's spotted in South America”
This clue appeared as 27-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
OCELOTLetters6
Starts withO
Ends withT
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Cat that's spotted in South America” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 17, 2026 as 27-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with O and ends with T, 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 “Cat that's spotted in South America” clue?+
The answer is OCELOT (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 17, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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