What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Fish that may have an electric charge" from December 22, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Fish that may have an electric charge”

This clue appeared as 28-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 22, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

EEL

Letters3

Starts withE

Ends withL

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 22, 20253 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Fish that may have an electric charge” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 22, 2025 as 28-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with E and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Fish that may have an electric charge” clue?+

The answer is EEL (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 22, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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