Crossword clue
“Animal that sleeps while floating on its back”
This clue appeared as 46-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
SEAOTTERLetters8
Starts withS
Ends withR
Vowels4
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About this clue
The clue “Animal that sleeps while floating on its back” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 9, 2025 as 46-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with S and ends with R, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Animal that sleeps while floating on its back” clue?+
The answer is SEAOTTER (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 9, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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