Extinct flightless bird of New Zealand Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Extinct, flightless bird of New Zealand" corresponds to the answer "MOA" for the following reasons:

1. Extinct Bird: The first key connection lies in the clue mentioning that the bird is extinct, narrowing down our options to ancient bird species.
2. Flightless Bird: The next crucial detail is that the bird in question was flightless, eliminating possibilities of modern flying birds.
3. New Zealand: The final clue component, "of New Zealand," is paramount, as the MOA was endemic to New Zealand and a significant part of its avian history.

By considering these three elements of the clue, we can confidently conclude that the answer "MOA" aligns perfectly with the description provided.

Definition of "MOA"

a large extinct flightless bird resembling the emu, formerly found in New Zealand.

 The Crossword clue "Extinct flightless bird of New Zealand" published 9 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Crossword Champ Premium	29 March 2024	MOA
Crossword Champ Pro	29 March 2024	MOA
Irish Times Simplex	26 September 2019	MOA
The Times Concise	3 April 2015	MOA
The Guardian	28 October 2013	MOA
USA Today	24 November 2010	MOA
Jonesin	8 November 2005	MOA