The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word DODOS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Extinct birds of Mauritius crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DODOS | 100 % | 5 |
Why may DODOS be the right solution?
The answer to "Extinct birds of Mauritius" is "DODOS" because dodos were flightless birds that were native to Mauritius but became extinct around the 17th century.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Extinct birds of Mauritius
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- dodo
- raphus cucullatus
- aepyornis
- ichthyornis
- struthioniformes
- gaviiformes
- hesperornis
- archaeopteryx
- dinornithiformes
- order dinornithiformes
- order struthioniformes
- solitaire
Crossword Answer definitions
DODOS noun- A large, flightless bird, †Raphus cucullatus, related to the pigeon, that is now extinct (since the 1600s) and was native to Mauritius.
- A person or organisation which is very old or has very old-fashioned views or is not willing to change and adapt.
- Fried plantain.
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