Crossword clue

“Mammal that can roll up into a ball”

This clue appeared as 35-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
ARMADILLO
Letters9
Starts withA
Ends withO
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Mammal that can roll up into a ball” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 24, 2025 as 35-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with A and ends with O, 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 “Mammal that can roll up into a ball” clue?+

The answer is ARMADILLO (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 24, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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