"Something possibly triggered during a mass extinction event" NYT crossword answer is:
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A mass extinction event is a period of time where a large number of species become extinct in a relatively short period of time. While the exact cause of these events is still unknown, there are a number of theories that suggest something may have been triggered during these events. These theories range from asteroid impacts to drastic climate changes, and further research is needed to determine the exact cause.