Marine mammal that uses rocks to crack shells (5)

I believe the answer is:

otter

(Other definitions for otter that I've seen before include "Riverine mammal" , "Freshwater brown carnivore" , "furry animal" , "Water animal with webbed fee, brown fur and flat tail" , "Aquatic creature" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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