“Man who made animals talk” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AESOP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Man who made animals talk”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 3, 2026, where it runs at 10 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.