Close, as an envelope — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the March 5 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
SEAL
4 letters
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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
Ball-balancing marine mammal
SEAL
4
Close an envelope, say
SEAL
4
Letter lock?
SEAL
4
Whiskered marine animal that "claps"
SEAL
4
___ the deal
SEAL
4
Lock an envelope, say
SEAL
4
Whiskered, "clapping" marine mammal
SEAL
4
Elite Navy fighter
SEAL
4
Mammal that "claps" for you
SEAL
4
Walrus' whiskered cousin
SEAL
4
___ date (essay deadline)
DUE
3
Meowing house pet
CAT
3
"It's c-c-cold!"
BRR
3
Not on, as a switch
OFF
3
Make up a story, say
LIE
3
___ de Janeiro, 2016 Olympics host
RIO
3
Bygone Roman garb (anagram of "goat")
TOGA
4
"Murder Mystery" actor ___ Sandler
ADAM
4
Do some sums
ADD
3
___ Angeles, California city that was Marilyn Monroe's birthplace
LOS
3
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