Relative of an alpaca Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Relative of an alpaca” from the New York Times crossword of May 24, 2026? It has 7 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, MAY 24, 2026
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GUANACO is the answer to “Relative of an alpaca”. It means a South American mammal.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A South American mammal.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: UAGNOAC.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with G and ends with O.
More clues from the New York Times (May 24, 2026)
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Questions
What is the answer to “Relative of an alpaca”?
GUANACO, 7 letters: a South American mammal.
When was “Relative of an alpaca” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of May 24, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
7 letters, starting with G.