Runner Down Under NYT Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from June 23, 2024
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Updated Jun 23, 2024
Runner Down Under NYT Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to Runner Down Under NYT for the June 23, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 3 letters. Start with E and end with U, and the possible solutions are EAU, ECU, EMU.
The answer is EMU.
The phrase "Runner Down Under EMU" refers to the emu, which is a large flightless bird native to Australia. Emus are known for their long legs and ability to run at high speeds, making them one of the fastest birds on land. They are found across various habitats in Australia, including forests, savannas, and grasslands.
Emus play a significant cultural and ecological role in Australian ecosystems and are also featured prominently in Aboriginal mythology and art. The clue cleverly plays on the dual meanings of "runner" as both a bird that runs swiftly and as a term indicating someone or something from down under, referring to Australia, where the emu is indigenous. Thus, "EMU" effectively fits as the answer to the clue "Runner Down Under."
This clue last seen in NYT Crossword Puzzle on June 23, 2024. You can also get all other NYT's Crossword clues hints and answers here.
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