“Creature that blends into its surroundings” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••••••CHAMELEON
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CHAMELEON is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Creature that blends into its surroundings”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 20, 2026, where it runs at 12 Down and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 20, 2026 grid11ASome HP products3 ltrs›16ATuna variety often used in sashimi3 ltrs›19AEmpty space between things3 ltrs›22A"10 ___ or less" (sign at checkout)5 ltrs›26ASmall orchard5 ltrs›27AOne with Q or Z is worth 10 points12 ltrs›34APursue4 ltrs›40ABlue state?3 ltrs›44AThe last "A" in N.C.A.A.: Abbr.4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 20, 20261AScarecrow stuffing5 ltrs›6ARalph who ran for president four times5 ltrs›14AEbb5 ltrs›15ATop-tier group5 ltrs›17AOn/off device11 ltrs›20ASomething at either end of a hammock, often4 ltrs›21ABrain tests, for short4 ltrs›24AGolf club for teeing off6 ltrs›
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