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Furry animal seen swimming around a kelp forest

The New York Times crossword clue “Furry animal seen swimming around a kelp forest” answer is OTTER. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.

ANSWER
5 lettersMost recent: August 18 2026

In the NYT Mini Crossword

This clue also appeared in the Mini on these dates:

About this clue

The clue “Furry animal seen swimming around a kelp forest” resolves to OTTER, a 5-letter answer. In the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini, the same clue can be reused over the years, sometimes with a different answer — use the dates above to find the exact puzzle you are solving.

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