Crossword clue
“Sea ___, animal that builds the conch shell”
This clue appeared as 7-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SNAILLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withL
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Sea ___, animal that builds the conch shell” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 27, 2026 as 7-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with L.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Sea ___, animal that builds the conch shell” clue?+
The answer is SNAIL (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 27, 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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