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“Cousins of giraffes”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Cousins of giraffes”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, June 7, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter O
Last letter S
O ? ? ? ? S

A 6-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

O K A P I S

The answer to “Cousins of giraffes” is OKAPIS

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Jun 7, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “Cousins of giraffes” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, June 7, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is OKAPIS — a 6-letter word that begins with O and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Cousins of giraffes”

What is the answer to “Cousins of giraffes” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OKAPIS — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Cousins of giraffes”?

The answer OKAPIS contains 6 letters.

Was “Cousins of giraffes” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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