Outback baby

Answer:

JOEY

Hint:

This young marsupial often peeks out from its mother’s pouch before learning to hop on its own. You might spot one in Australia’s wild grasslands.

Explanation:

"Outback" points to Australia, where "baby" refers to a young kangaroo or koala. The term for these baby marsupials is "joey," a well-known Australian word. The clue plays on location and animal terminology to lead to the answer.

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General solving tip

Words like 'said,' 'reportedly,' or 'sounds like' point to homophones—an answer that sounds like another word or phrase. Read the clue aloud in your head.

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