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NYT Daily ? September 28, 2025

Mammal with long whiskers

Answer:

WALRUS

Hint:

This Arctic giant uses its thick, bristly mustache to feel for clams and snails on the ocean floor, often seen lounging on ice with its massive tusks.

Explanation:

The clue "Mammal with long whiskers" points directly to a walrus, a large Arctic animal known for its thick, drooping tusks and prominent facial whiskers called vibrissae. These whiskers are highly sensitive and help the walrus detect food like clams on the ocean floor. The answer is straightforward with no wordplay—just a clear description matching the walrus’s most recognizable feature.

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