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April 21, 2026 · Puzzle #1311
Today’s Contexto Hints
Three clues to point you in the right direction — no spoilers, no full answer. Use these to get unstuck and solve it yourself.
These hints reveal no letters and no answer. If you want the full solution, visit the Today’s Answer page.
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Word Type & Length
Today’s answer is a noun with 5 letters. It is a living creature — an animal that exists in the wild.
2
Category & Theme
Think about African wildlife and carnivores. This animal is famous for its distinctive laughing call and is one of the most recognisable predators on the African savanna.
3
Semantic Neighbours
Words that rank very close to today’s answer:
jackal · spotted · carnivore · predator · Africa · mammal · scavenger · laugh · dog · lion
If any of these gave you a green or low-yellow rank during your game, you are already in exactly the right neighbourhood. The second closest word in today’s puzzle was JACKAL.
jackal · spotted · carnivore · predator · Africa · mammal · scavenger · laugh · dog · lion
If any of these gave you a green or low-yellow rank during your game, you are already in exactly the right neighbourhood. The second closest word in today’s puzzle was JACKAL.
Still stuck after the hints? No shame — some days the animal cluster is tricky to narrow down. Reveal the full answer below or go back and try a few more guesses first.