“Animal whose Greek name is the etymology of the word "arctic"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BEAR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Animal whose Greek name is the etymology of the word "arctic"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 3, 2025, where it runs at 17 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.