Crossword clue

“Only mammals that can crack Brazil nut shells with their teeth”

This clue appeared as 35-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
AGOUTIS
Letters7
Starts withA
Ends withS
Vowels4

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About this clue

The clue “Only mammals that can crack Brazil nut shells with their teeth” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 1, 2025 as 35-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with A and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Only mammals that can crack Brazil nut shells with their teeth” clue?+

The answer is AGOUTIS (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 1, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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