This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 14, 2026 (59 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ R
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OTTER as a word: An aquatic or marine carnivorous mammal in the subfamily Lutrinae; (uncountable) The flesh or fur of this animal.
OTTER has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 11, 2025.
Other clues with the same answer
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- Animal that can use tools to open shells
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- Furry mammal that eats crustaceans
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