Down clue · September 24, 2026

Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Thursday, September 24, 2026.

AW Verified by AppWalkthrough · 7 letters

"Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes"

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AXOLOTL

7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants

Letter analysis

7-letter answer

Letters

7

total length

Vowels

3

A E I O U

Unique

5

distinct letters

Direction

Down

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes" in the LA Times Crossword for Thursday, September 24, 2026 resolves to AXOLOTL, a 7-letter answer.

This is one of many clues in the day's crossword. To see the full grid of answers, return to the September 24, 2026 puzzle page.

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