NYT Crossword · 16 Across
“Slippery like a fish” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Tuesday, February 19, 2013 as 16 Across. The answer has 4 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Tuesday, February 19, 2013 · 16 Across
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How many letters is the answer to “Slippery like a fish”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with E and ends with Y, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Slippery like a fish” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at 16 Across.
What is the answer to the “Slippery like a fish” crossword clue?
The answer is EELY (4 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.