First one that comes to mind is elk. elk
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The yak is a hairy mammal that resembles a buffalo or ox.
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The only English word that ends with "gab" is the 3-letter word GAB.
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A three letter word that ends in the letter x could be the word Hex. A hex is a witches curse or spell.
Owl is an animal. It is a 3 letter word.
emu, gnu, you
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