Slippery Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, September 28, 2026 · 13-Down
Appeared in 37 New York Times Crosswords between November 1993 and September 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 28, 2026 · 13-Down · 4 letters
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What does this clue mean?
Resembling an eel: long, thin and slippery.
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Other answers seen for this clue
- Appeared in 12 New York Times Crosswords between June 1994 and May 2011.ELM3 lettersanswer page
- Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between April 1994 and June 2017.ELUSIVE7 lettersanswer page
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- Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between September 2005 and April 2008.EVASIVE7 lettersanswer page
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, April 29, 2002.SLOPE5 lettersanswer page
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