Slippery as a fish Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, November 16, 2015 · 29-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, November 16, 2015.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 16, 2015 · 29-Down · 4 letters
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What does this clue mean?
Resembling an eel: long, thin and slippery.
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