Answer:

veldts

Answer	Crossword Clue
VELDTS	African grasslands
VELDTS	African prairies
VELDTS	South African plains

VELDTS	Expanses of southern Africa
VELDTS	Kin of savannas
VELDTS	Grazing lands for gnus
VELDTS	Open African grasslands
VELDTS	Grassy plateaus
VELDTS	Spots for gnus to graze

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.