Crossword clue
“African carnivore known for its laugh”
This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Sunday, November 15, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
HYENALetters5
Starts withH
Ends withA
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “African carnivore known for its laugh” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on November 15, 2026 as 2-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 “African carnivore known for its laugh” clue?+
The answer is HYENA (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of November 15, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.
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