Crossword clue
“Mythical creature with scales”
This clue appeared as 21-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
MERMANLetters6
Starts withM
Ends withN
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Mythical creature with scales” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 2, 2025 as 21-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with M and ends with N.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Mythical creature with scales” clue?+
The answer is MERMAN (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 2, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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