Crossword clue
“Arctic creatures with flippers”
This clue appeared as 65-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 24, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SEALSLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Arctic creatures with flippers” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 24, 2026 as 65-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with S.
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What is the answer to the “Arctic creatures with flippers” clue?+
The answer is SEALS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 24, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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