African mammal crossword clue

Answer
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HIPPO

HIPPO — the 5-letter solution to “African mammal”, entered at 21 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for October 27, 2025.

About this clue

“African mammal” appeared as 21 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on October 27, 2025, and the answer is 5 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
5
Position
21 Down
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “African mammal”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, October 27, 2025, the answer to “African mammal” is HIPPO — 5 letters, entered at 21 Down.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “African mammal” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been HIPPO, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 letters and starts with H.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.