Like the skin of snakes and fish Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Like the skin of snakes and fish” from the New York Times Mini crossword of August 21, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES MINI, AUGUST 21, 2026
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SCALY is the answer to “Like the skin of snakes and fish”. It means peeling off in flakes.
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Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
Peeling off in flakes.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: CYASL.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Like fish in need of scraping”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Like the skin of snakes and fish”?
SCALY, 5 letters: peeling off in flakes.
When was “Like the skin of snakes and fish” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times Mini crossword of August 21, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with S.