Creatures in the Jaws franchise Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Creatures in the Jaws franchise” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of October 5, 2025? It has 15 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2025
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MANEATINGSHARKS is the answer to “Creatures in the Jaws franchise”.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A 15-letter answer that starts with M.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: EHNSAGMNSIKTRAA.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with M and ends with S.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Creatures in the Jaws franchise”?
MANEATINGSHARKS, 15 letters.
When was “Creatures in the Jaws franchise” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of October 5, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
15 letters, starting with M.