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Origin of the words "mongoose" and "cheetah"

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The New York Times crossword clue “Origin of the words "mongoose" and "cheetah"” answer is HINDI. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.
ANSWER5 lettersMost recent: April 6 2026
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The clue “Origin of the words "mongoose" and "cheetah"” resolves to HINDI, a 5-letter answer. In the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini, the same clue can be reused over the years, sometimes with a different answer — use the dates above to find the exact puzzle you are solving.

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