What is the answer to "Shenzi or Banzai in "The Lion King""?

The most common answer is HYENA. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

How many letters does the answer have?

The answer HYENA has 5 letters.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2010.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Shenzi or Banzai in “The Lion King” Crossword Clue Answer

Can't figure out Shenzi or Banzai in "The Lion King"? The Daily Beast crossword from October 13, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 5 letters.

Shenzi or Banzai in "The Lion King" Crossword Answer

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Shenzi or Banzai in "The Lion King" Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 5-letter answer to "Shenzi or Banzai in "The Lion King"" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Shenzi or Banzai in "The Lion King"" crossword clue is HYENA. This answer contains 5 letters and was confirmed in the Daily Beast puzzle.

Which crossword used "Shenzi or Banzai in "The Lion King"" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Daily Beast puzzle on October 13, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of HYENA?

The word HYENA means: doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Shenzi or Banzai in "The Lion King"".