Crossword clue

“Animals known for their slow metabolism”

This clue appeared as 103-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

SLOTHS

Letters6

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 11, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Animals known for their slow metabolism” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 11, 2026 as 103-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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What is the answer to the “Animals known for their slow metabolism” clue?+

The answer is SLOTHS (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 11, 2026.

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