What is the answer to "Carp in a Japanese pond" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Carp in a Japanese pond" is KOI (3 letters).

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Carp in a Japanese pond NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the February 24, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

KOI

3 letters · Down · last seen February 24, 2026