Source of the word “tiki” NYT Crossword Clue

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2 ? A
3 ? O
4 ? R
5 ? I
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      Think of the indigenous people known for their rich mythology and carvings in the Pacific.

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      ????? refers to the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand.

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      The word 'tiki' originates from Polynesian mythology, specifically from the ????? culture of New Zealand. In ????? tradition, Tiki is considered the first man created by the gods, and the term is used to describe carved human figures.

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      Their name for New Zealand is Aotearoa, Native New Zealander's language, Like the word “kiwi”, New Zealand native, One of New Zealand’s official languages

      Clue Analysis

      The answer to “Source of the word “tiki”” in the New York Times puzzle November 20 2025 is MAORI. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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