The crossword solution for the term SOME ELEPHANTS OR WHALES is COWS, which is a four-letter word. COWS are a type of domesticated ungulate mammal that are typically kept as livestock for their milk, meat, and hides. COWS are members of the bovine family, which also includes buffaloes, goats, sheep, and other animals. Elephants and whales, on the other hand, are both large mammals that live in the wild and are not typically kept as livestock.