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NYT Daily ? October 4, 2025

Cousin of a springbok

Answer:

ELAND

Hint:

This large African antelope is known for its spiral horns and is one of the slowest in its family, despite its impressive size. You might spot it in savannas or even on some national emblems.

Explanation:

A springbok is a well-known African antelope, and the clue hints at another animal in the same family. The eland is its larger cousin, sharing the same continent and similar grassland habitats. The wordplay is straightforward—no tricks—just a direct reference to their biological relationship. If you know one, you can deduce the other.

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