What is the answer to "Mauna ___, Hawaii's highest peak"?

The most common answer is KEA. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2015, and first appeared in 2012.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Mauna ___, Hawaii’s highest peak Crossword Clue Answer

Can't figure out Mauna ___, Hawaii's highest peak? The USA Today crossword from September 19, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 3 letters.

Mauna ___, Hawaii's highest peak Crossword Answer

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Mauna ___, Hawaii's highest peak Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 3-letter answer to "Mauna ___, Hawaii's highest peak" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Mauna ___, Hawaii's highest peak" crossword clue is KEA. This answer contains 3 letters and was confirmed in the USA Today puzzle.

Which crossword used "Mauna ___, Hawaii's highest peak" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the USA Today puzzle on September 19, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of KEA?

The word KEA means: large brownish-green New Zealand parrot. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Mauna ___, Hawaii's highest peak".