Crossword Answer
Critter that eats while floating on its back
Imagine a playful creature lounging on the water while snacking! 🦦
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Friday, July 10, 2026
By Elizabeth C. Gorski
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Critter that eats while floating on its back — Answer: OTTER. Hint: Imagine a playful creature lounging on the water while snacking! 🦦
- 6. Katherine Moennig's role on "The L Word" — Answer: SHANE. Hint: This character is known for her androgynous style and charisma on the show! 🌟
- 7. ___ blanche — Answer: CARTE. Hint: It's a type of freedom to act without restrictions in this famous phrase! 🎨
- 8. Coughed (up) — Answer: ANTED. Hint: Sometimes, you might need to give back what you once had in your possession! 🤫
- 9. Hear again, as a court case — Answer: RETRY. Hint: Think of giving something another shot, especially in a legal context! 🎯
Down
- 1. Tinseltown statue — Answer: OSCAR. Hint: This golden figure is a coveted prize for film excellence! 🎥
- 2. Macbeth's title — Answer: THANE. Hint: This title is often associated with Scottish nobility in Shakespeare's tragedy! 🎭
- 3. "The Secret History" author Donna — Answer: TARTT. Hint: This author's last name rhymes with a dessert that's often flaky! 🥧
- 4. Frequently used keyboard key — Answer: ENTER. Hint: It's the key you press to send messages or make selections! 🖱️
- 5. Like marsh grass — Answer: REEDY. Hint: Think of the tall, slender plants often found by water! 🌾
The answer to “Critter that eats while floating on its back” in the LA Times Mini crossword is OTTER — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the LA Times Mini on July 10, 2026 (1-Across), and if it's the last square standing between you and a finished grid, that's the word you need. Below you'll find why it fits, plus every other clue and answer from that day's puzzle in case more than one square has you stuck.
“Critter that eats while floating on its back” answer
OTTER (5 letters)
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Why the answer is OTTER
Imagine a playful creature lounging on the water while snacking! 🦦
More LA Times Mini answers for July 10, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the LA Times Mini on July 10, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Critter that eats while floating on its back → OTTER
- 6. Katherine Moennig's role on "The L Word" → SHANE
- 7. ___ blanche → CARTE
- 8. Coughed (up) → ANTED
- 9. Hear again, as a court case → RETRY
Down
- 1. Tinseltown statue → OSCAR
- 2. Macbeth's title → THANE
- 3. "The Secret History" author Donna → TARTT
- 4. Frequently used keyboard key → ENTER
- 5. Like marsh grass → REEDY
Want the whole grid in one place? The full LA Times Mini answer list for July 10, 2026 is on the puzzle's answers page, and today's live LA Times Mini answers are always one click away from the today page.
About the LA Times Mini Crossword
The LA Times Mini is a quick bite-size crossword built for a short daily solve. With only a handful of across and down answers, each clue matters — revealing one stubborn entry is often enough to finish the rest of the grid from the crossings alone.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Critter that eats while floating on its back”?
The answer is OTTER, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 10, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Critter that eats while floating on its back”?
5 letters: OTTER.
Where did this clue appear?
In the LA Times Mini crossword on July 10, 2026, at 1-Across.
Where can I find the rest of today's LA Times Mini answers?
Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the LA Times Mini answers page.