Like elephants distinguished by their smaller rounded ears
Latest answer — September 14, 2026
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Asian describes the Asian elephant, whose smaller, more rounded ears help distinguish it from the African elephant. The answer is an adjective modifying “elephants.”
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The answer to “Like elephants distinguished by their smaller rounded ears” in the New York Times Mini crossword is ASIAN — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 14, 2026 at 6-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Like elephants distinguished by their smaller rounded ears” answer
ASIAN (5 letters)
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What is the answer to “Like elephants distinguished by their smaller rounded ears”?
The answer is ASIAN, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 14, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Like elephants distinguished by their smaller rounded ears”?
5 letters: ASIAN.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 14, 2026, at 6-Across.
Can “Like elephants distinguished by their smaller rounded ears” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
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