Crossword clue

“Furry animal seen swimming around a kelp forest”

This clue appeared as 4-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

OTTER

Letters5

Starts withO

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Aug 18, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Furry animal seen swimming around a kelp forest” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 18, 2026 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with R.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Mini Crossword page for August 18, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Furry animal seen swimming around a kelp forest” clue?+

The answer is OTTER (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+

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