Crossword clue

“Heavyweight African animal, informally”

This clue appeared as 15-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 17, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

RHINO

Letters5

Starts withR

Ends withO

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Nov 17, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Heavyweight African animal, informally” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 17, 2025 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with O.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Heavyweight African animal, informally” clue?+

The answer is RHINO (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 17, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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