Stuck on a crossword puzzle? We’ve all been there, staring blankly at those little squares, desperately trying to dredge up the right word. One clue that often pops up, especially in themed puzzles about nature or animals, is related to a thick layer of fat found on marine mammals.
If you’re drawing a blank, don’t worry! We’re here to help you crack the code and finally fill in those pesky squares. We’ll explore the answer to this common clue, learn a bit about why it’s so important for the animals that have it, and perhaps become slightly better crossword solvers in the process!