Ball-balancing marine mammal (rhymes with "teal") — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the October 22 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
SEAL
4 letters
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Where this clue appears
October 22 2026
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword October 22 2026
SEAL
Navy commando
SEAL
4
Elephant ___, ocean dweller that can hold its breath underwater for dives of up to two hours, in dire circumstances
SEAL
4
Close, as an envelope
SEAL
4
Ball-balancing marine mammal
SEAL
4
Close an envelope, say
SEAL
4
Letter lock?
SEAL
4
Whiskered marine animal that "claps"
SEAL
4
Close, as an envelope
SEAL
4
___ the deal
SEAL
4
Lock an envelope, say
SEAL
4
Whiskered, "clapping" marine mammal
SEAL
4
Elite Navy fighter
SEAL
4
Coin ___ (decision-making aid)
TOSS
4
Antlered animal in Yellowstone
ELK
3
1980s furry sitcom extraterrestrial
ALF
3
Inventor's creative spark
IDEA
4
___ Lane, character played by Rachel Brosnahan in "Superman"
LOIS
4
Martial arts legend Bruce ___
LEE
3
___-up internet (very slow connection)
DIAL
4
Airplane ___ (cell phone setting)
MODE
4
Skateboarder's knee cushion
PAD
3
Snaky swimmers
EELS
4
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