Crossword clue

“Mammal that enjoys using a muddy riverbank as a slide”

This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Sunday, July 12, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

OTTER

Letters5

Starts withO

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Jul 12, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Mammal that enjoys using a muddy riverbank as a slide” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on July 12, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Mammal that enjoys using a muddy riverbank as a slide” clue?+

The answer is OTTER (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of July 12, 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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