“Playful aquatic mammal” 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 “Playful aquatic mammal”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 14, 2026, where it runs at 59 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.