Crossword answer
OPOSSUM
7 letters · Used for 4 different clues · 4 appearances · Last seen New York Times, June 2, 2026
Letter pattern
OPOSSUM
Clues that lead to OPOSSUM
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Marsupial whose name sometimes omits its first letter7New York TimesJun 2, 2026
Marsupial work needing very large amount7The IndependentMay 22, 2026
American marsupial7The IndependentJun 16, 2024
An animal such as Didelphis marsupialis of North, Central and South America7The IndependentFeb 17, 2024
About OPOSSUM in crosswords
OPOSSUM is a 7-letter answer that has appeared 4 times in our database across 4 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Marsupial whose name sometimes omits its first letter” in the New York Times crossword on June 2, 2026.
Other 7-letter answers
POPELEOFather, forward in motion … (4,3)
CANTORSSynagogue singers
WINKLESWe slink around getting things to eat
PENNANTLong narrow flag
PAGEANTElaborate parade
BRANDONJason's "Beverly Hills, 90210" role
WASTRELSpendthrift
ELLAGICRelating to acid derived from gall nuts put into melting ice
STARREDHad the lead
PREVOST… priest entering job (7)
ENSUREDAscertained
GREATERMore extensive
ADAPTERDongle, e.g.
GENERALArmy officer is common
Every appearance of OPOSSUM (4)
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Jun 2, 2026
Marsupial whose name sometimes omits its first letter · New York Times · 60 Across
May 22, 2026
Marsupial work needing very large amount · The Independent · 19 Down
Jun 16, 2024
American marsupial · The Independent · 15 Down
Feb 17, 2024
An animal such as Didelphis marsupialis of North, Central and South America · The Independent · 23 Down