Crossword clue

“Country with the world's largest elephant population”

This clue appeared as 27-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
BOTSWANA
Letters8
Starts withB
Ends withA
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Oct 29, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Country with the world's largest elephant population” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 29, 2026 as 27-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with B and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Country with the world's largest elephant population” clue?+

The answer is BOTSWANA (8 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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