Slippery like a fish Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, February 19, 2013 · 16-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, February 19, 2013.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 19, 2013 · 16-Across · 4 letters
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What does this clue mean?
Resembling an eel: long, thin and slippery.
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