“Creature with "Underwater eyes, an eel's / Oil of water body," per the poet Ted Hughes” crossword clue

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 “Creature with "Underwater eyes, an eel's / Oil of water body," per the poet Ted Hughes”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 30, 2025, where it runs at 50 Across 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.