Crossword clue

“Giraffe relatives”

This clue appeared as 31-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
OKAPIS
Letters6
Starts withO
Ends withS
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Giraffe relatives” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 2, 2026 as 31-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with O and ends with S, 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 “Giraffe relatives” clue?+

The answer is OKAPIS (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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