Crossword clue

“Turtle-shelled flunky of 1-Across”

This clue appeared as 16-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, June 28, 2025. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
KOOPATROOPA
Letters11
Starts withK
Ends withA
Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 28, 202511 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Turtle-shelled flunky of 1-Across” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 28, 2025 as 16-Down. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with K and ends with A, 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 “Turtle-shelled flunky of 1-Across” clue?+

The answer is KOOPATROOPA (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 28, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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