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Aquatic mammal whose closest terrestrial relative is the hippopotamus – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “Aquatic mammal whose closest terrestrial relative is the hippopotamus” is WHALE (5 letters). Most recently WHALE, in the NYT Mini on October 1, 2024.
| Answer | Letters | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| WHALE | 5 | W____ |
What WHALE means
- nouna very large person; impressive in size or qualities
- nounany of the larger cetacean mammals having a streamlined body and breathing through a blowhole on the head
- verbhunt for whales
Where this clue appeared
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 | NYT Mini 6A | WHALE |
Other clues for WHALE
- Swallower of Jonah
- Mammal with a blowhole
- Swallower of Marlin and Dory, in "Finding Nemo"
- Big spender, in casino lingo
- Largest animal ever to exist on earth
- See 9-Across
- Moby-Dick, for one
- With 1-Down, largest fish in the ocean
- Underwater singer
- Animal whose song can travel thousands of miles
- Large animal whose name rhymes with 7-Across
- Captain Ahab's obsession
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FAQ
What is the answer to “Aquatic mammal whose closest terrestrial relative is the hippopotamus”?
WHALE (5 letters). Most recently WHALE, on October 1, 2024 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “Aquatic mammal whose closest terrestrial relative is the hippopotamus”?
5 letters, starting with W (W____).