plural newts
: a small animal that lives mostly in water and that has four short legs, a long, low body and tail, and soft, wet skin
a bright orange newt
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“Newt.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/newt. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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