Elk (American) sounds like a cow (English) Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "Elk (American) sounds like a cow (English)" from Daily Cryptic crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Elk (American) sounds like a cow (English)" leads us to the answer "MOOSE." Let's break down why this seemingly mismatched clue corresponds to "MOOSE":

1. Elk (American): In American English, an elk refers to a large deer species found in North America. The key here is the association with a large animal.
2. Sounds like: This portion of the clue hints at a phonetic or homophonic connection rather than a direct visual or semantic link.
3. Cow (English): In English language usage, a cow typically brings to mind a large, four-legged farm animal commonly associated with grazing in pastures.

Putting these elements together, the clue asks us to find a word that phonetically sounds like an American large deer (elk) but is more closely associated with a large animal like a cow in English. This word that fits the bill and solves the crossword clue is "MOOSE," aligning with the auditory similarity between "elk" and the requested word, while also relating to the concept of a large animal familiar in the context of a cow.

Definition of "MOOSE"

a large deer with palmate antlers and a growth of skin hanging from the neck, native to northern Eurasia and northern North America.

 The Crossword clue "Elk (American) sounds like a cow (English)" published 3 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Daily Cryptic	16 February 2023	MOOSE