“Pros who may care for playful marine mammals” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.VETS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Pros who may care for playful marine mammals”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 13, 2025, where it runs at 42 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.