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2 | 37% | 8 | Resembles an eel but is not a true eel | |
3 | 37% | 13 | Traditional method of cooking eel or eel-like fish | |
Tropical Eel Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
MORAY which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MORAY
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "MORAY" which means:
- noun
- • Family of brightly colored voracious eels of warm coastal waters; generally nonaggressive to humans but larger species are dangerous if provoked
An example sentence would be:
- • "The diver encountered a large moray while exploring the coral reef."
- • "The moray's distinctive pattern helps it blend into its rocky habitat."
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New York Times09 Feb 1982 | Across 36 | |
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