Thorny tree that's a favorite of giraffes Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Thorny tree that's a favorite of giraffes” from the New York Times Mini crossword of July 18, 2026? It has 6 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 MINI, JULY 18, 2026
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ACACIA is the answer to “Thorny tree that's a favorite of giraffes”. It means a shrub or tree of genus Acacia.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A shrub or tree of genus Acacia.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ACAAIC.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Tree whose leaves are eaten by [circled letters]”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Thorny tree that's a favorite of giraffes”?
ACACIA, 6 letters: a shrub or tree of genus Acacia.
When was “Thorny tree that's a favorite of giraffes” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times Mini crossword of July 18, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
6 letters, starting with A.