Young Conger Eel Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ELVER which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ELVER

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	5		Exact Match!
2	80%	7		Its scientific name is Conger conger
3	38%	15		Preyed upon by cod, conger eels, and other larger fish

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We think the answer is "ELVER" which means:

noun

• Young eel; may be sauteed or batter-fried
• Young eel

An example sentence would be:

• "The elver population has seen a decline in recent years due to pollution."
• "Many fishermen make a living by catching elvers and selling them to restaurants."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times04 Mar 1978	Down 54
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