“Playful aquatic animal” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••OTTER
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 “Playful aquatic animal”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 5, 2026, where it runs at 49 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.
Crossing entries
Oct 5, 2026 grid48ABlack ___ (some spiders)6 ltrs›52A"Ah, that's where things get difficult" … or what can be said about 20-, 35- and 40-Across?12 ltrs›56ASinger Baker5 ltrs›61ABathroom door sign5 ltrs›64AWeapon in a scabbard5 ltrs›
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