Crossword clue
“Playful river mammal”
This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 6 times
OTTERLetters5
Starts withO
Ends withR
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Playful river mammal” ran in the Newsday Crossword on February 18, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with R.
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What is the answer to the “Playful river mammal” clue?+
The answer is OTTER (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of February 18, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 6 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on February 18, 2026.
How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+
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