Crossword clue

“Like elephants distinguished by their smaller rounded ears”

This clue appeared as 6-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Monday, September 14, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ASIAN
Letters5
Starts withA
Ends withN
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Sep 14, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Like elephants distinguished by their smaller rounded ears” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on September 14, 2026 as 6-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with N, 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 “Like elephants distinguished by their smaller rounded ears” clue?+

The answer is ASIAN (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of September 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

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