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Can NEMA 5-15P plug into NEMA 5 20R?

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Can NEMA 5-15P plug into NEMA 5 20R?

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Yes, the 15A plugs will plug into 20A receptacles, by design. ... The 20R receptacle (and extension cord female end) has a slot that accepts both the 15P and 20P plugs. The 15R receptacle only can take a 15P but the 20P will not fit.

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