“Animal known to hold another's paws while sleeping” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OTTER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Animal known to hold another's paws while sleeping”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 24, 2026, where it runs at 26 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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