NYT This Will Not Fly! (3) Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from August 31, 2024
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Updated Aug 31, 2024
This Will Not Fly! (3) NYT Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to This Will Not Fly! (3) NYT for the August 31, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 3 letters. Start with E and end with U, and the possible solutions are ECU, EAU, EMU.
The answer is EMU.
The crossword clue "This Will Not Fly!" with the answer "EMU" refers to the large, flightless bird native to Australia. The emu, despite being a bird, is incapable of flying due to its size, strong legs, and small wings. The phrase "This Will Not Fly!" is a playful way to describe something that literally cannot fly, making "EMU" the perfect answer.
The clue cleverly uses wordplay, as it could also suggest something figuratively unacceptable, but in this case, it’s taken literally to describe the emu’s grounded nature.
This clue last seen in NYT Crossword Puzzle on August 31, 2024. You can also get all other NYT's Crossword clues hints and answers here.
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