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NYT Daily • September 7, 2025

Large safari sight

Answer:

RHINO

Hint:

This heavyweight herbivore has a distinctive horn and is one of Africa’s "Big Five" animals.

Explanation:

Large safari sight" points to a big animal you’d spot on an African safari, and "rhino" fits perfectly as shorthand for rhinoceros. The clue plays on the animal’s size and its iconic status in wildlife tours, where seeing one is a major highlight. No wordplay here—just a straightforward description of a well-known safari creature.

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