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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 37% | 8 | Resembles an eel but is not a true eel | |
3 | 37% | 13 | Traditional method of cooking eel or eel-like fish | |
Eel Cooked And Covered In Oil Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ANELED" which means:
- verb
- • Administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing
An example sentence would be:
- • "He aneled the blade to prevent it from rusting."
- • "The blacksmith aneled the horseshoe to make it stronger."
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The Guardian Cryptic13 Sep 2004 | Down 6 | |
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6 | Resembles an eel but is not a true eel | |
7 | This eel, known as the 'blind eel,' has a heightened sense of smell to navigate its surroundings. |