Crossword clue
“Tree that can be a source of water for thirsty elephants”
This clue appeared as 78-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
BAOBABLetters6
Starts withB
Ends withB
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Tree that can be a source of water for thirsty elephants” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 18, 2026 as 78-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with B and ends with B, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for October 18, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
More clues from this puzzle
FAQ
What is the answer to the “Tree that can be a source of water for thirsty elephants” clue?+
The answer is BAOBAB (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 18, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for October 18, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.