Crossword clue

“Spotted youngster that might be spotted on the savanna”

This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

HYENACUB

Letters8

Starts withH

Ends withB

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 3, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Spotted youngster that might be spotted on the savanna” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 3, 2026 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with H and ends with B, 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 “Spotted youngster that might be spotted on the savanna” clue?+

The answer is HYENACUB (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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