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Sharks use them to breathe NYT Crossword Clue

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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Sharks use them to breathe" is GILLS.
Sharks, like many fish, use gills to extract oxygen from water, allowing them to breathe underwater. The clue directly references the biological function of gills in these marine animals.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Mini Crossword on December 24, 2025.
Gills are organs that allow fish and some amphibians to breathe by extracting oxygen from water.
they're under mushroom's cap, Breathing organs for fish, counterparts to lungs, Bass organs

The answer to “Sharks use them to breathe” in the New York Times Mini puzzle December 24 2025 is GILLS. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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