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Animal that can use tools to open shells – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “Animal that can use tools to open shells” is OTTER (5 letters). Most recently OTTER, in the NYT Mini on May 28, 2026.
| Answer | Letters | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| OTTER | 5 | O____ |
What OTTER means
- nounthe fur of an otter
- nounfreshwater carnivorous mammal having webbed and clawed feet and dark brown fur
Where this clue appeared
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | NYT Mini 6A | OTTER |
Other clues for OTTER
- Animal that eats while floating on its back
- Furry river animal
- Mammal seen off the California coast
- Sea ___ (sight off the California coast)
- Furry aquatic mammal
- Mammal that cracks open sea urchins with rocks
- Animal that's the mascot of California State University, Monterey Bay
- Furry mammal that eats crustaceans
- Missing animal in "Zootopia"
- Mammal that enjoys using a muddy riverbank as a slide
- Furry animal seen swimming around a kelp forest
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FAQ
What is the answer to “Animal that can use tools to open shells”?
OTTER (5 letters). Most recently OTTER, on May 28, 2026 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “Animal that can use tools to open shells”?
5 letters, starting with O (O____).