Means of defense for an elephant Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Means of defense for an elephant” from the New York Times crossword of August 8, 2025? It has 4 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, AUGUST 8, 2025
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TUSK is the answer to “Means of defense for an elephant”. It means to gore with a long, pointed tooth extending outside of the mouth.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To gore with a long, pointed tooth extending outside of the mouth.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: UTKS.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Certain canine”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Means of defense for an elephant”?
TUSK, 4 letters: to gore with a long, pointed tooth extending outside of the mouth.
When was “Means of defense for an elephant” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of August 8, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with T.