“Mammal that's about three times faster in water than on land”
This clue appeared as 43-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
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The clue “Mammal that's about three times faster in water than on land” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 14, 2026 as 43-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with H, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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What is the answer to the “Mammal that's about three times faster in water than on land” clue?+
The answer is SLOTH (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 14, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.
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