“Creature that returns to the beach where it was born for laying eggs” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SEATURTLE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Creature that returns to the beach where it was born for laying eggs”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 24, 2025, where it runs at 34 Across 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
May 24, 2025 grid10DNice thing to hear from one's dining partner7 ltrs›11DXenomorph who can produce humanoid offspring10 ltrs›26D"You did ___?!"4 ltrs›29DBrand4 ltrs›30DClassic poem with the lines "Leaving behind nights of terror and fear ... Into a daybreak that’s wondrously clear"10 ltrs›31DNot recommended10 ltrs›32DEton ___ (traditional English dessert)4 ltrs›34DA flute might have a short one4 ltrs›35DPlace for a camper5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 24, 20251ACourse on behavior, for short5 ltrs›6ASong and dance10 ltrs›16ALyrical piece5 ltrs›17ALike many jobs for recent grads10 ltrs›18AFeeling described as "hoping for the best, but fearing the worst"16 ltrs›20A"That stings!"3 ltrs›21ABecomes inoperable, in a way5 ltrs›22ASources of wind sounds5 ltrs›
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