What is the answer to "Animal who relies on mud to stay cool" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Animal who relies on mud to stay cool" is PIG (3 letters).

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Animal who relies on mud to stay cool NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the May 4, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

PIG

3 letters · Down · last seen May 4, 2026

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