Slippery as an ___ NYT Midi Crossword Clue

The answer to the “Slippery as an ___” crossword clue is EEL (3 letters). We have seen this clue 2 times in New York Times Midi and Universal crosswords, most recently on September 5, 2026.

Answer

THE ANSWER · 3 LETTERS

EEL: to move sinuously.

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Best answers for “Slippery as an ___”

RankAnswerLettersClue
1EEL3Slippery as an ___
2EELY4Slippery similar clue
3ICIER5More slippery similar clue
4WATERSLIDE10Slippery slope similar clue
5ELMS4"Slippery" shaders similar clue
6EELS4Slippery swimmers similar clue

The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.

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CrosswordDateAnswerClue page
New York Times MidiSeptember 5, 2026EEL26 Down
UniversalDecember 9, 2025EEL30 Across

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What is the 3-letter answer to the Slippery as an ___ crossword clue?

EEL is the 3-letter answer to the “Slippery as an ___” crossword clue.

When was the Slippery as an ___ crossword clue last used?

In the New York Times Midi of September 5, 2026. We have seen it 2 times.

What are other possible answers to the Slippery as an ___ crossword clue?

Similar clues were answered with EELY (“Slippery”), ICIER (“More slippery”), WATERSLIDE (“Slippery slope”).