Giraffe’s shorter cousin WSJ Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Giraffe’s shorter cousin" is OKAPI.
The clue refers to an animal related to the giraffe. The okapi is indeed a relative of the giraffe, but it is smaller and has a different appearance, with zebra-like stripes on its legs.
This clue was last seen in the WSJ Crossword on August 26, 2025.
Okapi is a forest-dwelling mammal native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, related to the giraffe.
Closest living relative of the [circled letters], Giraffe’s cousin, African mammal whose striped legs resemble a zebra's, Giraffe’s Congolese cousin, African mammal with striped legs
The clue “Giraffe’s shorter cousin” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated August 26 2025, the definitive 5-letter answer is: OKAPI.
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