Aquatic mammal whose closest terrestrial relative is the hippopotamus Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% WHALE Aquatic mammal whose closest terrestrial relative is the hippopotamus (5) New York Times Mini Oct 1, 2024
3% SEAOTTER Playful aquatic mammal (8) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 12, 2026
3% SEAL Aquatic mammal (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 6, 2026
3% RIVERHORSE Hippopotamus (5,5) (10) Mirror Classic May 1, 2026
3% OTTER Semi-aquatic mammal (5) The Telegraph Quick Mar 20, 2026
3% KIN Next of ___ (closest relative) (3)
2% LEECH Aquatic bloodsucking worm (5) Puzzler Backwords May 14, 2026
2% ONO Otherwise closest bid (3) Puzzler Backwords May 13, 2026
2% ALGAE Aquatic plants (5) (5) Mirror Quick May 9, 2026
2% FISH Aquatic creature (4) Puzzler Backwords May 6, 2026

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