Drag letters from the pool into “Your Answer”, then reorder them to match the solution.
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Think of a playful swimmer who shares family ties with the forest's fierce guardian.
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An ????? is a semi-aquatic mammal known for its playful nature and streamlined body, belonging to the weasel family.
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The clue is asking for an animal related to a wolverine, both of which belong to the Mustelidae family, known for their carnivorous mammals. While 'wolverine' might suggest something fierce, an '?????' is a more playful member of this family, creating a contrast that adds a layer of challenge to the clue.
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Mammal with webbed feet, Animal that can use tools to open shells, Animal that uses tools to break open clams, Animal known to hold another's paws while sleeping, Marine creature with the densest fur of any mammal (up to 1 million hairs per square inch)
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BADBREATH
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CURRIEDCRAB
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FOODADDITIVES
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GARY
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EATS
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ESP
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HOTPINK
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RUN
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THORA
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SEN
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NOTDO
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TIRADE
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TETHER
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HOAGIES
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OILTANK
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ENTITLE
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PALETTE
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MIEN
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EAGER
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RILL
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ECG
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ORDINAL
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NOI
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MORPH
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OVA
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AWMAN
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ONEOFEVERYTHING
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MATINS
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DONGS
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SWORD
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BUOY
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ARD
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DRANO
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BIDETS
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REDAPE
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EDITIN
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ACTON
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TRI
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HAVE
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CORPORATEGREED
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BEARTHATINMIND
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FASHIONICONS
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STUDENTLOANS
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GETTHEMEMO
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SNORKELING
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HADIT
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KNELL
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RAGIN
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OTTER
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EELER
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SEADOVES
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OPENARMS
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OHFUN
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LATTO
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POCO
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WHIR
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ERG
The answer to “Cousin of a wolverine” in the New York Times puzzle December 13 2025 is OTTER. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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