Crossword answer
SEAL
4 letters · Used for 75 different clues · 128 appearances · Last seen Thomas Joseph, August 17, 2026
Letter pattern
SEAL
Clues that lead to SEAL
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Barking beast4Thomas JosephAug 17, 2026
Preserver of freshness4New York TimesAug 16, 2026
Navy commando4Daily ThemedAug 9, 2026
Walrus kin4LA TimesAug 7, 2026
Close an envelope ahead of posting4Everyday Puzzles DailyAug 7, 2026
British singer known for song 'Kiss from a rose'4Everyday Puzzles DailyAug 6, 2026
Close tightly4NewsdayAug 3, 2026
Marine mammal with flippers, e.g. harp or elephant4Everyday Puzzles DailyJul 31, 2026
Diploma feature4NewsdayJul 31, 2026
___ the deal (make things official)4Crosswords With FriendsJul 29, 2026
Shut tight4LA TimesJul 17, 2026
Close an envelope by licking it or sticking it4Everyday Puzzles DailyJul 6, 2026
Stamp – sometimes earless mammal (4)4The GuardianJul 4, 2026
Marine mammal with elephant and harp species4Everyday Puzzles MiniJul 3, 2026
--> forces operative4USA Today Quick CrossJun 19, 2026
Stamp "of approval"4NewsdayJun 17, 2026
Enclose4Evening StandardJun 17, 2026
Official mark4Wall Street JournalJun 13, 2026
Marine mammal4The IndependentJun 12, 2026
Close something tightly4USA Today Quick CrossJun 11, 2026
Make airtight4NewsdayJun 9, 2026
Carnivorous marine mammal (4)4The SunJun 9, 2026
Use a large nursing stamp (4)4The SunJun 9, 2026
Aquatic mammal with flippers and whiskers4Everyday Puzzles DailyJun 6, 2026
Proclamation emblem4NewsdayJun 4, 2026
Animal whose crabeater variety does not, in fact, eat crabs4New York TimesJun 3, 2026
Notary’s mark4Wall Street JournalMay 23, 2026
Animal often confused with a sea lion4NYT MidiMay 22, 2026
Ocean prey for a 27-Down4New York TimesMay 20, 2026
Barking marine mammal4LA TimesMay 19, 2026
Animal that goes with the floe?4LA TimesMay 7, 2026
Secure some loose almonds (4)4The SunApr 20, 2026
Elephant ___, ocean dweller that can hold its breath underwater for dives of up to two hours, in dire circumstances4Daily ThemedApr 17, 2026
Emblem "of approval"4NewsdayApr 15, 2026
Aquatic mammal4The IndependentApr 13, 2026
Shut tightly4NewsdayApr 13, 2026
Stop up4Evening StandardMar 17, 2026
Barking critter4Eugene ShefferMar 9, 2026
Close, as an envelope4Daily ThemedMar 5, 2026
Close up tight4New York TimesFeb 1, 2026
Shut securely4NewsdayJan 11, 2026
Privatize?4NewsdayOct 25, 2025
Circus clapper4New York TimesOct 14, 2025
Ball-balancing marine mammal4Daily ThemedSep 18, 2025
Close an envelope, say4Daily ThemedSep 9, 2025
Playful marine mammal4New York TimesAug 13, 2025
Close securely4NewsdayAug 5, 2025
Letter lock?4Daily ThemedJul 22, 2025
Make watertight4NewsdayJul 8, 2025
Barking mammal4Eugene ShefferJul 2, 2025
Stamp for a notary public4New York TimesJun 23, 2025
Whiskered marine animal that "claps"4Daily ThemedJun 19, 2025
Close down a seaside rail terminus4Evening StandardMar 5, 2025
Close predator4The IndependentOct 14, 2024
Secure time away from nick4The IndependentSep 17, 2024
___ the deal4Daily ThemedAug 19, 2024
Lock an envelope, say4Daily ThemedJul 17, 2024
Animal of wax?4Evening StandardMay 15, 2024
Whiskered, "clapping" marine mammal4Daily ThemedMar 16, 2024
Lock4Evening StandardJan 12, 2024
Elite Navy fighter4Daily ThemedJan 5, 2024
Close4Evening StandardJan 2, 2024
Mammal that "claps" for you4Daily ThemedDec 24, 2023
Where an animal's concerned, prevent escape?4Evening StandardSep 25, 2023
Walrus' whiskered cousin4Daily ThemedSep 2, 2023
Flippered aquatic mammal4Daily ThemedAug 9, 2023
Elite member of the Navy4Daily ThemedJun 11, 2023
Walrus relative4Daily ThemedMar 30, 2023
Close with wax, say4Daily ThemedNov 19, 2022
___ the deal (make official)4Daily ThemedOct 19, 2022
___ of approval4Daily ThemedFeb 28, 2022
Close with wax4Daily ThemedDec 25, 2021
Animal left at the waterside4Evening StandardSep 9, 2021
Sea mammal4Evening StandardNov 25, 2019
An animal in close-up?4Evening StandardJul 9, 2019
About SEAL in crosswords
SEAL is a 4-letter answer that has appeared 128 times in our database across 75 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Barking beast” in the Thomas Joseph crossword on August 17, 2026.
Other 4-letter answers
OLESWorld Cup cries
KALELeafy vegetable
RAGEModern lead-in to quit or bait
FOULFetid
OMARRepresentative Ilhan
DEALDistribute poker cards
LATEBehind the clock
TERMPeriod in office
SLATBed frame board
DIORBig name in luxury perfumes
COATNail polish layer
AMOIMine, in Marseille
ROMAItaly's capital, in Italian
REDOMake over
Every appearance of SEAL (128)
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Aug 17, 2026
Barking beast · Thomas Joseph · 24 Down
Aug 16, 2026
Preserver of freshness · New York Times · 62 Across
Aug 9, 2026
Navy commando · Daily Themed · 48 Down
Aug 7, 2026
Close an envelope ahead of posting · Everyday Puzzles Daily · 16
Aug 7, 2026
Walrus kin · LA Times · Across
Aug 6, 2026
British singer known for song 'Kiss from a rose' · Everyday Puzzles Daily · 17
Aug 3, 2026
Close tightly · Newsday · Down
Jul 31, 2026
Marine mammal with flippers, e.g. harp or elephant · Everyday Puzzles Daily · 16
Jul 31, 2026
Diploma feature · Newsday · Across
Jul 29, 2026
___ the deal (make things official) · Crosswords With Friends · 20
Jul 17, 2026
Shut tight · LA Times · Down
Jul 6, 2026
Close an envelope by licking it or sticking it · Everyday Puzzles Daily · 14
Jul 4, 2026
Stamp – sometimes earless mammal (4) · The Guardian · 7 Down
Jul 3, 2026
Marine mammal with elephant and harp species · Everyday Puzzles Mini · 3
Jun 20, 2026
Barking beast · Thomas Joseph · 4 Down
Jun 19, 2026
--> forces operative · USA Today Quick Cross · Across
Jun 17, 2026
Enclose · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Jun 17, 2026
Stamp "of approval" · Newsday · Down
Jun 13, 2026
Official mark · Wall Street Journal · 89 Across
Jun 12, 2026
Marine mammal · The Independent · 22 Across
Jun 11, 2026
Close something tightly · USA Today Quick Cross · Across
Jun 9, 2026
Carnivorous marine mammal (4) · The Sun · 27 Across
Jun 9, 2026
Use a large nursing stamp (4) · The Sun · 27 Across
Jun 9, 2026
Make airtight · Newsday · Across
Jun 6, 2026
Aquatic mammal with flippers and whiskers · Everyday Puzzles Daily · 34
Jun 4, 2026
Proclamation emblem · Newsday · Across
Jun 3, 2026
Animal whose crabeater variety does not, in fact, eat crabs · New York Times · 29 Down
May 23, 2026
Notary’s mark · Wall Street Journal · 90 Across
May 22, 2026
Animal often confused with a sea lion · NYT Midi · 19 Down
May 21, 2026
Official mark · Newsday · Down
May 20, 2026
Close an envelope by licking it or sticking it · Everyday Puzzles Mini · 7
May 20, 2026
Ocean prey for a 27-Down · New York Times · 26 Down
May 19, 2026
Barking marine mammal · LA Times · Across
May 7, 2026
Animal that goes with the floe? · LA Times · Down
Apr 20, 2026
Carnivorous marine mammal (4) · The Sun · 7 Down
Apr 20, 2026
Secure some loose almonds (4) · The Sun · 7 Down
Apr 15, 2026
Emblem "of approval" · Newsday · Down
Apr 13, 2026
Aquatic mammal · The Independent · 1 Across
Apr 13, 2026
Shut tightly · Newsday · Down
Mar 29, 2026
Emblem "of approval" · Newsday · Down
Mar 17, 2026
Stop up · Evening Standard · 10 Down
Mar 9, 2026
Barking critter · Eugene Sheffer · 44 Across
Mar 5, 2026
Close, as an envelope · Daily Themed · 46 Down
Feb 1, 2026
Close up tight · New York Times · 107 Down
Jan 27, 2026
Stop up · Evening Standard · 14 Across
Jan 12, 2026
Marine mammal · The Independent · 1 Across
Jan 11, 2026
Shut securely · Newsday · Across
Jan 7, 2026
Stop up · Evening Standard · 23 Across
Dec 24, 2025
Close tightly · Newsday · Across
Nov 29, 2025
Navy commando · Eugene Sheffer · 47 Down
Nov 18, 2025
Make airtight · New York Times · 63 Across
Nov 11, 2025
Emblem "of approval" · Newsday · Across
Oct 25, 2025
Privatize? · Newsday · Across
Oct 20, 2025
Emblem "of approval" · Newsday · Down
Oct 14, 2025
Circus clapper · New York Times · 52 Down
Sep 24, 2025
Emblem "of approval" · Newsday · Down
Sep 18, 2025
Ball-balancing marine mammal · Daily Themed · 21 Down
Sep 9, 2025
Close an envelope, say · Daily Themed · 45 Across
Sep 9, 2025
Emblem "of approval" · Newsday · Down
Sep 3, 2025
Stop up · Evening Standard · 4 Down
Aug 25, 2025
Stop up · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Aug 13, 2025
Playful marine mammal · New York Times · 40 Across
Aug 5, 2025
Close securely · Newsday · Down
Jul 23, 2025
Barking critter · Eugene Sheffer · 38 Across
Jul 22, 2025
Letter lock? · Daily Themed · 9 Down
Jul 8, 2025
Make watertight · Newsday · Across
Jul 2, 2025
Barking mammal · Eugene Sheffer · 22 Across
Jun 23, 2025
Stamp for a notary public · New York Times · 49 Across
Jun 19, 2025
Whiskered marine animal that "claps" · Daily Themed · 55 Across
Jun 18, 2025
Navy commando · Eugene Sheffer · 27 Down
Jun 10, 2025
Barking critter · Eugene Sheffer · 12 Across
Mar 5, 2025
Close down a seaside rail terminus · Evening Standard · 32 Down
Feb 20, 2025
Close, as an envelope · Daily Themed · 30 Down
Oct 14, 2024
Close predator · The Independent · 20 Across
Sep 17, 2024
Secure time away from nick · The Independent · 20 Across
Aug 19, 2024
___ the deal · Daily Themed · 35 Across
Aug 15, 2024
Navy commando · Eugene Sheffer · 59 Across
Jul 17, 2024
Lock an envelope, say · Daily Themed · 47 Across
May 23, 2024
Barking critter · Eugene Sheffer · 11 Down
May 15, 2024
Animal of wax? · Evening Standard · 32 Down
May 10, 2024
Barking mammal · Eugene Sheffer · 28 Down
Mar 16, 2024
Whiskered, "clapping" marine mammal · Daily Themed · 3 Down
Feb 14, 2024
Navy commando · Eugene Sheffer · 22 Across
Jan 12, 2024
Lock · Evening Standard · 33 Across
Jan 5, 2024
Elite Navy fighter · Daily Themed · 33 Across
Jan 2, 2024
Close · Evening Standard · 25 Down
Dec 24, 2023
Mammal that "claps" for you · Daily Themed · 40 Down
Sep 26, 2023
Make watertight · Evening Standard · 26 Down
Sep 25, 2023
Where an animal's concerned, prevent escape? · Evening Standard · 23 Across
Sep 2, 2023
Walrus' whiskered cousin · Daily Themed · 29 Across
Aug 9, 2023
Flippered aquatic mammal · Daily Themed · 41 Down
Jun 11, 2023
Elite member of the Navy · Daily Themed · 46 Across
May 11, 2023
Make watertight · Evening Standard · 32 Down
Apr 1, 2023
Barking critter · Eugene Sheffer · 11 Down
Mar 30, 2023
Walrus relative · Daily Themed · 17 Down
Nov 19, 2022
Close with wax, say · Daily Themed · 58 Across
Oct 19, 2022
___ the deal (make official) · Daily Themed · 39 Across
Sep 8, 2022
Animal of wax? · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Jul 28, 2022
Barking mammal · Eugene Sheffer · 12 Across
Jun 28, 2022
Close, as an envelope · Daily Themed · 19 Down
May 11, 2022
Navy commando · Eugene Sheffer · 17 Across
Apr 27, 2022
Make watertight · Evening Standard · 17 Across
Feb 28, 2022
___ of approval · Daily Themed · 9 Down
Feb 15, 2022
Barking critter · Eugene Sheffer · 44 Down
Dec 25, 2021
Close with wax · Daily Themed · 33 Down
Dec 9, 2021
Make watertight · Evening Standard · 32 Across
Nov 18, 2021
Animal of wax? · Evening Standard · 29 Across
Sep 9, 2021
Animal left at the waterside · Evening Standard · 32 Across
Aug 3, 2021
Barking mammal · Eugene Sheffer · 51 Across
Jul 12, 2021
Navy commando · Eugene Sheffer · 44 Down
Jun 28, 2021
Stop up · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Apr 22, 2021
Enclose · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Dec 16, 2020
Barking critter · Eugene Sheffer · 1 Across
Dec 12, 2020
Barking mammal · Eugene Sheffer · 3 Down
Nov 13, 2020
Navy commando · Eugene Sheffer · 38 Across
Oct 3, 2020
Barking critter · Eugene Sheffer · 20 Across
Aug 31, 2020
Stop up · Evening Standard · 10 Down
Jun 24, 2020
Stop up · Evening Standard · 23 Across
Feb 27, 2020
Barking critter · Eugene Sheffer · 50 Across
Jan 28, 2020
Barking critter · Eugene Sheffer · 3 Down
Jan 13, 2020
Stop up · Evening Standard · 4 Down
Dec 31, 2019
Stop up · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Nov 25, 2019
Sea mammal · Evening Standard · 23 Across
Jul 9, 2019
An animal in close-up? · Evening Standard · 22 Across
Jun 27, 2019
Lock · Evening Standard · 9 Across
Dec 3, 2018
Close down a seaside rail terminus · Evening Standard · 32 Down
Mar 12, 2018
Animal of wax? · Evening Standard · 32 Down