What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Shenzi in "The Lion King," e.g." from October 20, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Shenzi in "The Lion King," e.g.”

This clue appeared as 53-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

HYENA

Letters5

Starts withH

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Shenzi in "The Lion King," e.g.” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 20, 2026 as 53-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Shenzi in "The Lion King," e.g.” clue?+

The answer is HYENA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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