Sambar is a species of DEER native to the Indian subcontinent. It is the largest of the Asian DEER and is characterized by its large antlers and shaggy coat. The scientific name for the sambar is Rusa unicolor, and it is also known as the Indian ELK or the barasingha. The crossword solutions for the term SAMBAR are ELK (3 letters), DEER (4 letters), and MAHA (4 letters). ELK is a reference to the scientific name of the sambar, Rusa unicolor, while DEER and MAHA refer to the common names of the species.