This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 10, 2026 (46 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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E _ _
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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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