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Dinosaur introduced in "Super Mario World" USA TODAY Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 25, 2026
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Name Mario's five-letter green companion who can swallow enemies and turn them into eggs.
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YOSHI fits because the five-letter Nintendo character was introduced in the game named directly in the clue and is commonly described as Mario's dinosaur companion.
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The quoted game title and character category ask for a specific franchise character introduced in that installment.
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Yoshi is a dinosaur-like Nintendo character who debuted as Mario's companion in the 1990 video game “Super Mario World.”
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5-Down in USA TODAY Crossword puzzle for August 25, 2026.
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