Sluglike creature known for its soft, water-repellent skin Crossword Clue Answer
The verified answer to this New York Times crossword clue, with its letter count, appearance history and related clues from the same puzzle.
THE CLUE
“Sluglike creature known for its soft, water-repellent skin”
THE ANSWER
VELVETWORM
The answer to “Sluglike creature known for its soft, water-repellent skin” is VELVETWORM.
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NYT Crossword October 3 2026VELVETWORMFull puzzle ›About this clueThe clue “Sluglike creature known for its soft, water-repellent skin” most recently appeared in the NYT Crossword on October 3 2026. The verified answer is a 10 letter word. We have tracked this clue 1 time across the NYT Crossword, Mini and Midi puzzles, and the answer above matches the officially published New York Times solution for its latest appearance. Curious about the word itself? Look up Velvetworm in our dictionary for definitions, syllables and more.
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