Crossword clue
“Extinct cousin of an elephant”
This clue appeared as 29-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The answer has 13 letters.
Answer · 13 lettersFirst appearance
WOOLLYMAMMOTHLetters13
Starts withW
Ends withH
Vowels4
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About this clue
The clue “Extinct cousin of an elephant” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 27, 2026 as 29-Across. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with W and ends with H, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Extinct cousin of an elephant” clue?+
The answer is WOOLLYMAMMOTH (13 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 27, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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