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"Laughing" African beast Crossword Clue

We've solved the 5-letter crossword answer for "Laughing" African beast, recently featured on Newsday Crossword

By Suryadeepto Sengupta

Modified Nov 13, 2024, 12:45 AM ET

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Hints For "Laughing" African beast Crossword Clue

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Definition
Any of the medium-sized to large feliform carnivores of the subfamily Hyaeninae (genera Hyaena and Crocuta), native to Africa and Asia and noted for the sound similar to laughter which they can make if excited.
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Anagram
An anagram of the answer is "ANYHE"
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Another Clue
Another clue for the same answer is "Laughing" scavenger
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First Letter
The first letter of the answer is "H"

"Laughing" African beast Crossword Answer

The 5-letter word for "Laughing" African beast featured on the Newsday Crossword, 13 Nov, 2024 (22A) is

HYENA

(pronounced as "/haɪˈiːnə/")

Definitions of HYENA:

HYENA(noun)

  1. Any of the medium-sized to large feliform carnivores of the subfamily Hyaeninae (genera Hyaena and Crocuta), native to Africa and Asia and noted for the sound similar to laughter which they can make if excited.

  2. (Sub-Saharan Africa) A man that performs ritualized sex acts with recently widowed women and menarchal girls.

FAQs

Q1: What is another word for "Laughing" African beast?

Another word for "Laughing" African beast is HYENA.

Q2: When was the "Laughing" African beast crossword clue last seen in a puzzle?

The "Laughing" African beast crossword clue was last spotted in the Newsday Crossword on 13 Nov, 2024.

Q3: What is the 5-letter word for the "Laughing" African beast crossword clue?

The 5-letter word for "Laughing" African beast is HYENA.

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