This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (27 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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EEL as a word: Any freshwater fish of the order Anguilliformes, which are elongated and resemble snakes; A European eel (Anguilla anguilla).
EEL has been an answer 15 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 11, 2025.
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