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Annual June 21 celebration of the animal depicted in this puzzle by connecting the circled letters from A to T and back to A

The New York Times crossword clue “Annual June 21 celebration of the animal depicted in this puzzle by connecting the circled letters from A to T and back to A” answer is WORLDGIRAFFEDAY. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.

ANSWER
15 lettersMost recent: June 21 2026

In the NYT Crossword

This clue appeared in the main New York Times Crossword on these dates:

About this clue

The clue “Annual June 21 celebration of the animal depicted in this puzzle by connecting the circled letters from A to T and back to A” resolves to WORLDGIRAFFEDAY, a 15-letter answer. In the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini, the same clue can be reused over the years, sometimes with a different answer — use the dates above to find the exact puzzle you are solving.

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