Crossword clue
“Animal that can use tools to open shells”
This clue appeared as 6-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Thursday, May 28, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
OTTERLetters5
Starts withO
Ends withR
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Animal that can use tools to open shells” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on May 28, 2026 as 6-Across. 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 “Animal that can use tools to open shells” clue?+
The answer is OTTER (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of May 28, 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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