Animal whose stripes are believed to deter biting insects Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Animal whose stripes are believed to deter biting insects” from the New York Times Midi crossword of July 29, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES MIDI, JULY 29, 2026
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ZEBRA is the answer to “Animal whose stripes are believed to deter biting insects”. It means an African mammal that is related to the horse.
Hints
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Hint 1 Meaning
An African mammal that is related to the horse.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: EABZR.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Animal that inspired the British term for a crosswalk”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Animal whose stripes are believed to deter biting insects”?
ZEBRA, 5 letters: an African mammal that is related to the horse.
When was “Animal whose stripes are believed to deter biting insects” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times Midi crossword of July 29, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with Z.