Crossword clue
“Hindu god with an elephant head”
This clue appeared as 89-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
GANESHALetters7
Starts withG
Ends withA
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Hindu god with an elephant head” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 21, 2026 as 89-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with G and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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More clues from this puzzle
1ALetters accompanying applications, for short4 letters5AIncludes without others knowing, in a way4 letters9A"I haven't a clue"7 letters16APlant with an edible inner gel4 letters17AUp to snuff4 letters18AAll over the place7 letters19ADrove in an A.T.V., say, informally9 letters21AFighting technique used by [circled letters] (as explained at 76-Across)7 letters
FAQ
What is the answer to the “Hindu god with an elephant head” clue?+
The answer is GANESHA (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 21, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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