Salamander known for its regenerative abilities (and adorable appearance)

Latest answer — July 19, 2025

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Across

  1. 1See-through
  2. 6"Anybody home?"
  3. 7Winged horse of Greek myth
  4. 9Salamander known for its regenerative abilities (and adorable appearance)
  5. 10Texting format, for short
  6. 11Birthplace of bossa nova
  7. 12Even score
  8. 13Insect seen in Dalí's "The Persistence of Memory"
  9. 14Directory abbr.
  10. 15Metroid console, for short

Down

  1. 1Party snack made with cereal and pretzels
  2. 2Gift with many interlocking pieces
  3. 3Airline whose name comes from the Book of Hosea
  4. 4Election loser
  5. 5Stand-up comic's act
  6. 7Command that uses the "V" key
  7. 8Pulling their arms might win you money

The answer to “Salamander known for its regenerative abilities (and adorable appearance)” in the New York Times Mini crossword is AXOLOTL — a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 19, 2025 at 9-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Salamander known for its regenerative abilities (and adorable appearance)” answer

AXOLOTL (7 letters)

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Why the answer is AXOLOTL

AXOLOTL is the 7-letter solution that fits "Salamander known for its regenerative abilities (and adorable appearance)" in the NYT Mini crossword on July 19, 2025 (9-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does AXOLOTL mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of AXOLOTL is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a Mexican salamander that in natural conditions retains its aquatic larval form throughout life but is able to breed

When else has “Salamander known for its regenerative abilities (and adorable appearance)” appeared?

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July 19, 2025 (most recent) → AXOLOTL. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Salamander known for its regenerative abilities (and adorable appearance)”?

The answer is AXOLOTL, a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 19, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Salamander known for its regenerative abilities (and adorable appearance)”?

7 letters: AXOLOTL.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 19, 2025, at 9-Across.

Can “Salamander known for its regenerative abilities (and adorable appearance)” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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