The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word EEL which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Fish that can swim backward crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| EEL | 67 % | 3 |
| EELS | 33 % | 4 |
Why may EEL be the right solution?
An eel is a type of fish known for its ability to swim backward due to its elongated, snake-like body and unique muscle structure that allows it to move in reverse easily.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Fish that can swim backward
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- eel
- sail
- groundfish
- sink
- nekton
- puffin
- plunge
- yes
- salmon
- fin
- school
- run
Crossword Answer definitions
EEL noun- Any freshwater or marine fish of the order Anguilliformes, which are elongated and resemble snakes.
- The European eel, Anguilla anguilla.
- To fish for eels.
- To move with a sinuous motion like that of an eel.
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