Crossword clue

“Prickly denizen of coral reefs”

This clue appeared as 78-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The answer has 13 letters.

Answer · 13 lettersFirst appearance
PORCUPINEFISH
Letters13
Starts withP
Ends withH
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 21, 202513 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Prickly denizen of coral reefs” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 21, 2025 as 78-Down. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with P and ends with H, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Prickly denizen of coral reefs” clue?+

The answer is PORCUPINEFISH (13 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 21, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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