The term 'YOUNG KANGAROO' is composed of two words, the first being 'YOUNG' and the second being 'KANGAROO'. The crossword solution for the term 'YOUNG KANGAROO' is 'JOEY', which is a four letter word. A JOEY is a baby KANGAROO, which is typically born after a gestation period of around 30 days. It is usually blind and hairless when it is born, and will stay in its mother's pouch for up to nine months. After this time, the JOEY will begin to explore its environment and eventually become independent.