What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Giraffes lack them (they have ossicones)" from May 2, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Giraffes lack them (they have ossicones)”

This clue appeared as 29-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

HORNS

Letters5

Starts withH

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Giraffes lack them (they have ossicones)” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 2, 2026 as 29-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Giraffes lack them (they have ossicones)” clue?+

The answer is HORNS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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