Crossword clue
“Creature with a signature whistle it can use to identify itself”
This clue appeared as 26-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 5, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
DOLPHINLetters7
Starts withD
Ends withN
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Creature with a signature whistle it can use to identify itself” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 5, 2026 as 26-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with D and ends with N.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Creature with a signature whistle it can use to identify itself” clue?+
The answer is DOLPHIN (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 5, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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