This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 30, 2026 (28 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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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